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Challenge and Opportunity: Geopolitics of Technology & AI in the Global South
The Challenge + The Opportunity
The intersection of geopolitics, technology, and artificial intelligence in the Global South presents both profound challenges and transformative opportunities
The Challenge
Asymmetrical Power Structures: AI development is dominated by a few countries and corporations, creating a global imbalance in technological influence and decision-making.
Data Colonialism: Many nations in the Global South lack control over their data ecosystems, leading to exploitation and dependency.
Limited Infrastructure & Investment: Research institutions and startups often operate with minimal resources, hindering innovation and competitiveness.
Policy Gaps: There is a lack of robust, context-sensitive AI governance frameworks that reflect local values, rights, and priorities.
Narrative Exclusion: The voices, experiences, and strategic visions of the Global South are often absent from global AI discourse and literature.
The Global South faces a complex set of geopolitical and technological challenges in the age of artificial intelligence:
The Opportunity
Local Intelligence and Contextual AI
Building AI systems rooted in local languages, cultures, and needs.
Leveraging indigenous knowledge systems and community data.
Regional Cooperation and Innovation Diplomacy
Pan-African and South-South alliances for tech development.
Shared R&D platforms and AI policy harmonization.
Youth and Talent Mobilization
Investing in STEM education and AI literacy.
Creating fellowships, incubators, and leadership academies.
Ethical and Inclusive AI Models
Developing frameworks for responsible AI aligned with human rights.
Positioning the Global South as a moral compass in AI ethics.
The Outcome
Our work will help the Global South not be a passive recipient of AI technologies, but an architect of the future of technology.
With bold leadership, strategic vision, and collaborative action, AI Without Borders Network aims to produce knowledge to shape a future where AI serves humanity equitably.
The Global South must overcome this complex set of geopolitical and technological challenges in the age of artificial intelligence
Geopolitics of AI
"Geopolitics of AI" is a masterfully crafted and intellectually provocative work that redefines how we understand the intersection of artificial intelligence and global power dynamics. Dr. Jean Narcisse Djaha offers a visionary framework that illuminates the strategic tensions between four competing worldviews—each vying for dominance in the age of intelligent machines. With clarity, depth, and geopolitical foresight, this book is not only a scholarly achievement but also a strategic compass for policymakers, technologists, and global leaders navigating the future of AI governance. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking to grasp the profound implications of AI on sovereignty, diplomacy, and the future of international relations. It is destined to become a cornerstone reference in the global discourse on technology and power."
From Technology to Social Value Creation
Through real-world examples, strategic frameworks, and moral insights, Dr. Djaha empowers changemakers, policymakers, and technologists to become architects of transformation. He demonstrates how AI, when guided by purpose and compassion, can be a catalyst for healing, empowerment, and systemic change.
From Technology to Social Value Creation is a powerful and visionary work by renowned social innovation architect Dr. Jean Narcisse Djaha, offering a transformative blueprint for harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) to serve humanity—not just for efficiency or profit, but for public value, dignity, and lasting social impact.
Geopolitical Psychology of Nations in the AI Era
By combining geopolitics, collective psychology, and political philosophy, Dr. Jean Narcisse Djaha explores how AI reveals national sensitivities: hegemonic countries seek to dominate, anxious countries regulate out of fear of being downgraded, utopian countries dream of ethical governance, while others remain marginalized and dependent on technological powers.
Impact Goal
Our goal is to empower nations in the Global South to better understand the challenges and opportunities in the global AI leadership race.
Geopolitics of Technology & AI in the Global South
Geopolitics of Technology & AI in the Global South is a strategic and scholarly exploration of how emerging technologies—particularly artificial intelligence—are reshaping power dynamics, development pathways, and innovation ecosystems across the Global South. Jean Narcisse Djaha, PhD, offers a nuanced analysis of the intersection between global tech competition and the unique socio-political realities of developing regions in the global tech competition era.
Core Promise: The book argues that the Global South must move beyond being passive recipients of technological innovation. Instead, these regions should actively shape their own digital futures by investing in inclusive innovation, asserting tech sovereignty, and engaging in global governance dialogues.
AI for the People: Local Intelligence in a Global Tech Era
This book explores how artificial intelligence can be reclaimed and reimagined as a tool for public empowerment—especially in communities often overlooked by global tech narratives. Jean Narcisse Djaha, PhD, presents a compelling argument for shifting the focus of AI development from centralized, corporate-driven models to locally grounded, socially responsive innovation.
AI for the People is both a critique and a roadmap. It challenges readers to rethink who AI is for, how it’s built, and what values it should reflect. Djaha’s central message is clear: AI must be reclaimed as a public good, shaped by the intelligence of communities—not just the ambitions of corporations or states.
Technology, AI & Corporate America Culture Reset Code
Technology, AI & Corporate America Culture Reset Code is a visionary call to action for leaders navigating the seismic shifts of the AI era. In this groundbreaking book authored by Dr. Jean Narcisse Djaha—renowned strategist, distinguished political scientist, and global voice on tech diplomacy—this book offers a transformative framework for resetting the cultural DNA of corporate America. Drawing from cutting-edge insights and global leadership experience, it challenges executives, innovators, and changemakers to rethink how technology, ethics, and human values intersect in the workplace. Already hailed as a strategic masterpiece by early readers and thought leaders, this book is poised to become a cornerstone in the dialogue on AI, leadership, and organizational reinvention.
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