How a global governance framework can build trust in AI

An article by the World Economic Forum Centre for AI Excellence claims that a lack of global coordination and trust risks severely limiting the economic promise of artificial intelligence (AI), which is expected to generate over $15 trillion in new value by 2030.

The analysis highlights that fragmented governance and technical incompatibility are building the "Intelligent Age" economy on an unstable foundation. The article argues that algorithms are now moving faster than the agreements intended to govern them, resulting in a trust gap that quietly taxes global growth and confidence. To unlock the full potential of AI, the WEF suggests that a new global governance architecture based on cooperation is required. Such a framework would transform fragmented governance into shared growth by enabling nations to align on crucial issues like AI sovereignty, interoperability, and inclusion, thereby building essential trust.

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