AI, Power & Democracy: Who Sets the Rules in a New World (Dis)Order?

The discussion will focus on political leadership, governance implementation, and democratic coordination in the AI age. Moving beyond debates framed solely around risk or innovation, the session will explore how democratic leaders can harness AI to strengthen institutions, enhance service delivery, expand participation, and reinforce public trust, while proactively mitigating emerging vulnerabilities. The emphasis will be on stewardship, execution, and cooperation: how leadership decisions translate into institutional impact and democratic resilience.