Cyber Institute

07/17/2026

An important discussion at a critical moment.

Strengthening cybersecurity is no longer just about defending networks as AI capabilities become more accessible, it also requires understanding how rapidly AI itself is evolving, how it is being adopted, and where new capabilities may introduce opportunities or risks.

Particularly looking forward to Yacine Jernite's perspective from Hugging Face as observations from the open-source AI community can provide valuable real-world insight into how frontier models and tools are actually developing and being used, complementing the policy, diplomatic, and operational perspectives represented on the panel.

Following the discussion and seeing how initiatives like INTAiC help strengthen international cooperation at the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, and digital trust.

07/17/2026

Research doesn't end when a paper is presented, it evolves, through the dialogue it generates.

Presented by Dr. Andrew Vance, our paper, "Comparative Analysis of Interpretive Divergence in Externally and Regionally Trained Language Models," was nominated by the Scientific and Technical Committee for the Best Paper Award at AI for Good's ITU Kaleidoscope "AI and Frontier Technologies for Good" Academic Conference at UN Geneva. The recognition reinforces this line of research is resonating with the broader AI governance community.

As nations pursue sovereign AI, we believe sovereignty requires thinking beyond infrastructure, compute, and data to also encompass the preservation of language, cultural traditions, institutional norms, and societal values.

Grateful for the opportunity to discuss these ideas with H.E. Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti from UAE's Cyber Security Council, whose interest in our research underscored the growing importance of this broader perspective on sovereign AI. Equally valuable were the thoughtful discussions with fellow researchers, policymakers, and practitioners, whose questions and perspectives will help shape the next phase of this work.

Looking forward to the next phase of this research, applying the GUARDIAN framework with Gulf partners to help move from policy to practice.

07/17/2026

Our featured contribution, "Strengthening Public Sector AI Governance Capacity Using Policy-Aware AI Agents," has been published as Use Case No. 30 in the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) AI for Good Innovate for Impact Interim Report 2026.

The use case explores how AI can help governments and public institutions interpret, compare, and operationalize governance frameworks while strengthening transparency, consistency, and public trust.

As governments worldwide accelerate AI adoption, effective governance must evolve alongside technological innovation.

AI should not only help deliver public services, it should also help policymakers understand, evaluate, and implement governance frameworks in ways that are transparent, explainable, and aligned with the public interest.

Building trustworthy AI requires more than capable models. It requires governance systems that are understandable, auditable, and adaptable to evolving policy priorities.

We believe policy aware AI can help bridge the gap between governance principles and their practical implementation, enabling more informed and trustworthy public sector decision-making.

https://www.itu.int/pub/T-AI4G-AI4GOOD-2026-3

07/15/2026

We extend our sincere appreciation to H.E. Dr. Mohamed Alkuwaiti, Head of Cyber Security Council for the United Arab Emirates Government, for his time, thoughtful discussion, and continued dedication to advancing frontier technologies toward a secure, integrated, and human-centered future. It was a privilege to engage with him during the AI for Good Global Summit and welcome him to the Cyber Institute’s WSIS Process Forum booth.

These conversations are especially meaningful to our research. The Cyber Institute’s initial use case for GUARDIAN, completed in partnership with New York University and NYU Tandon School of Engineering focuses on the Gulf’s rapid adoption of AI and other frontier technologies and the governance, cybersecurity, sovereignty, public trust, and ethical considerations required to ensure that innovation strengthens society rather than outpaces its safeguards.

The Gulf offers an important environment for studying how governments can move quickly while building governance into technological transformation from the beginning. Through GUARDIAN, we are exploring how structured human–AI partnership can help leaders evaluate policy choices, identify competing priorities, and translate responsible technology principles into practical, context-aware governance.

Thank you, H.E. Dr. Mohamed Alkuwaiti, for the meaningful exchange and for your leadership in shaping a more secure and integrated technological future.

07/11/2026

From policy to practice.

On Monday, July 6, the Cyber Institute hosted "Advancing AI Governance from Policy to Practice" at ITU WSIS Process Forum 2026.

As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in public policy, critical infrastructure, and everyday decision-making, the conversation must move beyond principles and into implementation.

The workshop, led by Andrew Vance, PhD and Taylor Rodriguez Vance, PhD, brought together experts from government, academia, international organizations, and industry with an interactive activity and discussion highlighting the importance of understanding the impact that AI has on national, subnational, and organizational governance and policy.

A sincere thank you to everyone who joined us, shared their expertise, and contributed to an engaging discussion and to ITU and United Nations hosting the WSIS forum. We're excited to continue advancing practical, human-centered AI governance through research, partnerships, and global engagement.

The future of AI governance isn't written by policy alone, it's built through collaboration and implementation.

07/03/2026

If you're attending WSIS Process Forum 2026 or AI for Good Geneva next week, come visit us at Booth 32.

Discover how AI and quantum-enhanced policy evaluation can help build public trust and protect sovereignty.

07/01/2026

How can AI governance be globally coordinated while respecting national sovereignty and local values?

That question guided Cyber Institute's contribution to the United Nations Global Dialogue on AI Governance.

Our written submission is available under Civil Society -> Cyber Institute.

The submission emphasizes prioritized practical approaches, AI capacity-building, transparency, and an idea we believe deserves greater attention: interpretive sovereignty, ensuring AI systems support governance in ways that reflect each nation's legal frameworks, cultural context, and policy priorities.

These themes align with our research being presented next week at the United Nations AI for Good Summit during ITU , where we share how different large language models can produce different interpretations of the same governance frameworks, raising important questions about trust, transparency, and AI-assisted policymaking.

We also look forward to contributing to discussions during WSIS Process+20, where governments, industry, academia, civil society, and international organizations will continue advancing practical approaches to responsible AI governance. If you'll be in Geneva, we'd welcome the opportunity to connect and exchange ideas.

As AI becomes increasingly integrated into public decision-making, ensuring governance is both globally interoperable and locally legitimate will be essential to strengthening public trust and advancing digital transformation.



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06/18/2026

Cyber Institute is pleased to announce that this July at UN Geneva, our Executive Director Andrew Vance, PhD, will be speaking at AI for Good Global Summit 2026 during ITU Kaleidoscope and co-convening a session at WSIS Forum 2026.

At AI for Good, Dr. Vance will present his Best Paper Award nominated research during ITUs AI and Frontier Technologies for Good conference. His paper, "Comparative Analysis of Interpretive Divergence in Externally and Regionally Trained Language Models", examines how different AI systems interpret the same governance frameworks and explores the implications for transparency, trust, cultural sovereignty, public confidence, and public-sector implementation.

At WSIS Process Forum 2026, he will co-convene Session 280, "Applying Responsible AI Governance Under WSIS+20: Strengthening Capacity, Ethics, and International Cooperation", bringing together stakeholders from government, international organizations, academia, industry, and civil society to explore practical approaches to AI governance and implementation.

As AI becomes increasingly integrated into public administration and decision-making, governance challenges extend beyond technical infrastructure. Building trustworthy, transparent, and culturally informed approaches to AI implementation will be essential to maintaining public trust and realizing the benefits of emerging technologies.

If you will be attending AI for Good, WSIS Forum, or related Geneva events, we would be delighted for you to connect with us. We invite you to join us for our Kaleidoscope presentation and WSIS Session 280 workshop.

https://aiforgood.itu.int/search-results/?filter=andrew%20vance
https://www.itu.int/net4/wsis/forum/2026/Agenda/Session/280

06/17/2026

Building trusted futures requires more than technological innovation, it requires the ability to evaluate how emerging technologies align with governance objectives, societal values, and public trust.

This July, Springer Nature will publish our research, "Hybrid Multi-LLM and Quantum-Assisted Architecture for Trustworthy and Ethical AI Evaluation", in New Trends in Disruptive Technologies, Tech Ethics and Artificial Intelligence, part of the Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing (AISC) book series. Our work examines how a multi-model AI system leveraging quantum-enabled methods can support more transparent, explainable, and trustworthy approaches to evaluating AI governance frameworks and emerging technology policies.

The research extends our work on GUARDIAN, demonstrating how AI and quantum-enabled tools can help organizations move from policy intentions to meaningful implementation while strengthening future trust, transparency, and accountability.

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This book includes recent research on disruptive technologies, tech ethics, and artificial intelligence and presents the proceedings of DiTTEt 2021

06/16/2026

As and other frontier technologies become increasingly embedded in our daily lives, protecting children online must remain a priority.

Children's online safety is not an unsolvable challenge. Studies increasingly demonstrate that thoughtful governance, digital literacy, parental engagement, and platform-level protections can substantially mitigate online risks while preserving the benefits of digital participation and innovation.

Responsible innovation requires more than technical advancement, it requires thoughtful governance, public trust, and safeguards that ensure technology serves society's best interests.

Encouraged to see Adrien ABECASSIS of Paris Peace Forum's (International Research-driven Alliance for AI Serving Every child) and everyone.AI participate in these discussions taking place among policymakers, researchers, industry, and civil society leaders.

The future of AI should be both innovative and safe, particularly for younger generations.



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