State-Sponsored AI Bias: Geopolitical Agendas and Embedded Discrimination

State-sponsored AI systems are increasingly reflecting geopolitical agendas, embedding biases that risk perpetuating systemic discrimination and reshaping power dynamics in international relations. These biases, whether intentional or emergent from skewed datasets, pose significant challenges to equitable global governance.

BIPSS Research Intern Zoheb Ahnaf Tibro, in this commentary, aims to explore how algorithmic discrimination intersects with security paradigms and great power competition, examining case studies and regulatory debates to map the contours of this emerging crisis. The topic is chosen for its critical relevance in today’s AI-driven world, where biased systems can have profound implications for global security and social justice.

Through this commentary, you will gain insights into the complex dynamics of state-sponsored AI bias and its implications for international relations, offering a nuanced understanding of the challenges and potential pathways for mitigation.