Geneva — A new AI for Good Global Commission has been launched to advance responsible and inclusive artificial intelligence adoption worldwide, bringing together more than 40 leaders from governments, technology companies, international organizations, academia, and civil society.
The Commission was jointly launched by Rwandan President Paul Kagame, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff, and International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin. It aims to develop practical recommendations for the responsible deployment and governance of AI while promoting broader access to AI technologies across developed and developing economies.
The founding members include senior leaders from major global technology companies and institutions, including NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy, Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith, Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani, Anthropic Co-founder Jack Clark, Accenture Chair and CEO Julie Sweet, and Bharti Enterprises Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal, among others.
According to the organizers, the Commission will focus on identifying practical approaches to expanding AI access, encouraging responsible AI deployment, strengthening international cooperation, and supporting digital inclusion. A key priority will be addressing the digital divide, with the ITU noting that approximately 2.2 billion people worldwide remain without internet connectivity, limiting their access to digital technologies and AI-enabled services.
Commenting on the initiative, Marc Benioff said, “The promise of AI is built on not only incredible opportunities for the growth of our economy, but on the foundation of trust that is required for our shared success.”
The Commission’s inaugural meeting will take place during the ITU AI for Good Global Summit, scheduled to be held in Geneva from 7–10 July 2026, where members are expected to begin discussions on AI governance, digital inclusion, innovation, and international collaboration.
The launch comes as governments, technology companies, and international organizations continue to work on frameworks for the responsible development and deployment of artificial intelligence, balancing innovation with trust, safety, and equitable access to AI technologies worldwide.
