Recorded live at the OGP Global Summit 2025, this special episode of RegulatingAI explores “Power, Participation, and the Algorithm: AI Governance for the People.”

Moderated by Sanjay Puri, President of RegulatingAI, the panel features Mehdi Jomaa (Former PM of Tunisia), Yvonne Wamucii (Presidency of Kenya), Augusta Nnadi (Nigeria), Tim Hughes (OGP), and Alex Walsh (IE University).

Together, they confront a critical question: How can democracies ensure AI serves people—ethically, inclusively, and transparently?

5 Key Takeaways
~ Democratic Oversight Matters: AI governance frameworks must embed transparency, accountability, and participation from the start.
~ Inclusion from Day One: Policymakers must co-design systems with marginalised groups—especially youth, women, and rural communities.
~ Trust and Transparency: Strategic communication and accessible information are essential to counter misinformation and build civic trust.
~ Global Collaboration: Democracies need shared AI norms rooted in human rights and open governance—not just national agendas.
~ Education & Foresight: Ethical literacy, digital inclusion, and anticipatory regulation are key to balancing innovation and democratic safeguards.

If you care about the future of democracy in an algorithmic world, this episode is for you.

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Timestamps:
00:00 — Podcast introduction & framing the session
03:00 — Panelist introductions
07:00 — Why democratic oversight of AI matters
14:00 — Inclusion and participation: From principles to practice
21:00 — Building trust and fighting misinformation
29:00 — Universities & ethical AI education
36:00 — International collaboration & global south voices
43:00 — Preventing concentration of power
50:00 — Procurement, accountability, and democratic adaptation
57:00 — Audience Q&A
1:07:00 — Key risks and opportunities for democracy
1:14:00 — Closing takeaways

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