Abstract
This study examines the growing tension between artificial intelligence (AI) surveillance capabilities and global governance frameworks, focusing on how democratic nations navigate the complex intersection of national security, privacy rights, and international cooperation. Analysis of legal frameworks, technological capabilities, and international case studies reveals how the rapid advancement of AI-powered surveillance tools are outpacing existing governance mechanisms and creating unprecedented challenges for policy coordination across jurisdictions. The research examines how different governance approaches - from the E.U.’s comprehensive AI Act to the U.S.’s sectoral framework - attempt to balance security imperatives with civil liberties, highlighting the urgent need for international cooperation to establish consistent governance standards for AI surveillance. By engaging with expert opinions, comparative policy analysis, and emerging technological capabilities, this research provides critical insights for policymakers, technology developers, and international organizations working to develop effective transnational governance frameworks for AI surveillance technologies. The findings suggest that successful governance of AI surveillance requires alternative forms of public-private cooperation and international coordination to protect individual privacy rights while addressing legitimate security concerns in an increasingly interconnected world.
Presenters
Edward DanielsStudent, M.A. Political Science, Columbia University, Florida, United States
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Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
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KEYWORDS
Global Governance, Privacy Rights, Data Protection, Surveillance Technology
