AI IN GLOBAL GOVERNANCE: UNLEASHING POTENTIAL, OVERCOMING CHALLENGES, AND ADDRESSING ETHICAL CONCERNS

GlobalgovernanceisincreasinglyintertwinedwithArtificialIntelligence(AI)advancements,whichoffer transformativepotentialinaddressingglobalchallengessuchasclimatechange,pandemics,andeconomic instability. AI’s capacity for data processing, predictive analytics, and decision optimization enhances environmental management, public health, and economic governance. For example, AI supports disaster prediction, pandemic response, and financial fraud detection. However, its integration into governance systems introduces significant ethical and regulatory concerns, including algorithmic bias, privacy violations, transparency gaps, and risks to democratic processes.ThispaperexaminesthedualnatureofAIinglobalgovernance:itsopportunitiesforefficiencyandequity and the ethical dilemmas it presents. The study highlights existing frameworks and their limitations by analyzingcasestudiesandinitiativesbyentitiesliketheUnitedNationsandEuropeanUnion.Itadvocates forinclusive,transparent,andcollaborativeapproachestoAIgovernancethatprioritizehumanrightsand sustainability.The findings underline the necessity of global ethical standards, robust accountability mechanisms, and adaptive regulatory frameworks to address the evolving challenges of AI. Recommendations emphasize strengthening international cooperation, addressing algorithmic bias, ensuring privacy, and fostering public engagement. This research aims to contribute to the discourse on leveraging AI for equitable and sustainable global development.