Artificial Intelligence infrastructures and governance remain disproportionately controlled by Global North actors, despite relying heavily on the Global Majority’s data, labor, and resources. This concentration of power deepens asymmetries and limits the Global South. This session proposes a critical discussion on how South–South cooperation can strengthen AI sovereignty through shared strategies on infrastructure and regulation, addressing broader socio-economic impacts.

Simultaneously, the session will examine the limits of AI sovereignty as a concept, questioning its ability to respond to data extractivism, environmental impact, and democratic accountability.

Grounded in the practical experience of organizations including Fundación Multitudes, Research ICT Africa, Derechos Digitales, and Tech Global Institute, the panel covers Latin America, Africa, and Asia.

Key topics include:
- Regional approaches to AI regulation and public-interest digital infrastructure.
- Data and AI justice frameworks linked to environmental and social rights.
- AI and Data Justice in Africa, focusing on the RIA Just AI Framework of Inquiry.
- Strategies for South–South collaboration in multilateral policy spaces.