Saxon Zvina argues that developing nations in the Global South hold unprecedented strategic leverage in shaping the future of artificial intelligence governance. He contends that Africa and other emerging economies can shift from being passive AI consumers to active creators by drawing on their growing markets, young populations, and valuable data resources. Zvina emphasizes that inclusive international frameworks, open-source AI models, and capacity-building initiatives can allow developing countries to build genuine technological sovereignty rather than remaining dependent on Western or Chinese systems.
