In this session, Cecil and Roberto will discuss the importance of including the Global South in global AI governance and regulation efforts, recognizing that these regions must actively participate in shaping AI protocols to manage risks effectively. Cecil Abungu is a PhD student at the University of Cambridge, and a Research Affiliate at the Centre for the Study of Existential Risk (University of Cambridge). Roberto Tinoco is a Colombian lawyer with experience in the Government Sector and Multilateral and International Organizations, in the areas of Trade, Foreign Relations and Security and Defense. Roberto is currently working at the Observatorio de Riesgos Catastróficos Globales (ORCG) as a Science Diplomat.

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