Prez. Mahama Calls for Ethical, Inclusive Global Governance of AI
President John Dramani Mahama has urged the international community to adopt ethical and inclusive global governance frameworks to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging digital systems, warning that rapid technological advances are outstripping existing regulatory structures.
Speaking at the World Governments Summit in Dubai, President Mahama said the world is entering a transformative era in which artificial intelligence, biotechnology and digital technologies are reshaping economies and societies, even as governance frameworks struggle to keep pace with innovation.
He highlighted Ghana’s steady progress in digital transformation, citing improvements in mobile financial inclusion, the national identification system and ongoing e-governance reforms as clear indicators of the country’s commitment to building a resilient digital economy.
However, the President cautioned that the digital future must not become the exclusive preserve of a few technologically advanced nations, warning that unequal access to innovation could exacerbate global inequality.
“The digital future must not be the privilege of a few nations,” he said.
He stressed that future global alliances must prioritise ethical AI governance, enhanced cybersecurity cooperation, technology transfer and inclusive digital capacity-building.
President Mahama also emphasised that innovation should be treated as a shared global good rather than a driver of new divisions, calling for stronger international collaboration to ensure that technological progress delivers broad-based benefits.
He urged world leaders to pursue policies that promote fairness, accountability and inclusivity in the deployment of emerging technologies as the global community navigates an increasingly digital and interconnected future.
