As artificial intelligence rapidly moves from policy frameworks into real-world deployment, perhaps our greatest challenge is determining how to effectively govern AI, particularly across borders and economic sectors, and how to operationalize accountability and governance standards in practice. This session bridges the gap between high-level AI governance principles and the day-to-day implementation choices that shape who gets access to housing, credit, and other economic opportunities.

The conversation will explore how global AI norms and standards developed by international bodies—including the UN, OECD, and the Global Partnership on AI—can be translated into concrete safeguards, oversight mechanisms, and accountability practices. During the discussion, Mr. Dhar will examine the distinct but interlocking roles of government, civil society, philanthropy, and the technology sector in building AI ecosystems that are transparent, contestable, and aligned with civil and human rights obligations.