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AI Policy & Governance Research Institute

Shaping Global AI Policy, Governance, and Trust

Atlas AI Institute is an independent, evidence-led research institute focused on AI policy, governance, and institutional capacity. Through comparative research, governance intelligence, and policy framework development, Atlas examines how societies and institutions can respond to the opportunities and risks of artificial intelligence.

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    • AI Governance
    • Policy Research
    • Responsible AI
    • Digital Governance
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      Institutional Identity

      An independent, evidence-led AI policy and governance research institute.

    • 02

      Research Focus

      AI governance, AI safety and assurance, digital governance, information integrity, and comparative AI policy.

    • 03

      Flagship Research

      Global AI Policy Review 2026 — comparative AI policy research covering 75+ countries.

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      Global Collaboration

      Atlas Global AI Policy Coalition · Atlas Global AI Dialogue · Atlas Research Network.

    02 /Institution

    AI governance is becoming a defining institutional challenge of our time.

    Atlas conducts research and develops policy frameworks, governance intelligence, and public-interest initiatives to help institutions understand and respond to a changing AI landscape.

    Research-led.Evidence-based.Internationally engaged.

    About Atlas AI InstituteOur LeadershipOur Methodology
    03 /Research

    AI Governance Research Areas

    AI Governance

    Comparative research on AI laws, regulatory approaches, institutional mandates, accountability mechanisms, and public-sector governance capacity.

    AI Safety & Assurance

    Research on AI risks, evaluation and assurance approaches, oversight mechanisms, and institutional accountability.

    Digital Governance

    Research on the governance of digital technologies, institutional capacity, and the relationship between technology and public policy.

    Information Integrity

    Research on AI-generated misinformation, verification, information risks, and resilient information ecosystems.

    Comparative AI Policy

    Comparative analysis of national AI strategies, regulatory frameworks, governance institutions, and policy developments across jurisdictions.

    04 /Governance Intelligence

    AI Governance Intelligence

    Research and analysis tracking how AI governance is evolving across jurisdictions and institutions.

    Observatory

    AI Governance Observatory

    A research and monitoring initiative focused on developments in AI policy, regulation, and governance institutions.

    Index

    AI Local Index

    An analytical initiative examining local AI ecosystems and governance capacity through relevant indicators and evidence.

    Policy Intelligence

    AI Policy Intelligence

    Research and analysis identifying emerging policy developments, institutional changes, and governance signals.

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    05 /Policy Architecture

    From AI Research to Policy Frameworks

    Atlas translates research evidence into practical governance frameworks for countries, institutions, and emerging AI ecosystems. Its framework work focuses on making governance concepts, institutional responsibilities, and implementation pathways more accessible and actionable.

    Framework Library

    Published frameworks: Global South AI Policy Framework · Bangladesh National AI Policy Framework 2026–2035

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    06 /Infrastructure & Initiatives

    Governance Infrastructure & Public-Interest Initiatives

    A. Governance Infrastructure

    Atlas AI Assurance

    Assessment approaches and research infrastructure for AI governance, risk, and assurance.

    Information Integrity Infrastructure

    Research and technical initiatives supporting misinformation analysis and verification.

    Governance & Assessment Systems

    Analytical approaches supporting institutional AI governance assessment.

    B. Public-Interest AI Initiatives

    Initiative

    AI for Good

    Initiatives exploring public-interest applications of AI.

    Programme

    AI Education

    Programmes supporting AI literacy and responsible technology use.

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    07 /Dialogue & Scholarship

    Atlas Global AI Dialogue

    International Policy Conversations on AI & Governance

    A programme of international policy conversations and knowledge exchange on AI governance, institutional capacity, sovereignty, safety, and AI policy.

    10

    Conversations in the programme

    Multi-country

    Programme scope

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    Atlas Research Network

    Connect. Publish. Discover. Collaborate.

    A network for research collaboration and scholarly exchange among researchers, academics, institutions, and policy communities working across AI governance, responsible AI, and technology policy.

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    08 /Coalition

    Atlas Global AI Policy Coalition

    An international collaboration among researchers, policy professionals, civil society, institutions, and practitioners working on AI governance.

    Participants include researchers, policy professionals, civil society organisations, institutions, and practitioners. Membership, the charter, and coalition updates are published on the coalition pages.

    Explore CoalitionJoin the NetworkShare Your Thought
    CharterMembers DirectoryCoalition Updates
    09 /Latest

    Latest From Atlas

    Recent research, policy analysis, publications, and institutional updates from Atlas AI Institute.

    Read the latest posts on the Insights page.

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    10 /Community & Engagement

    People & Research Community

    Atlas brings together researchers, policy professionals, technical practitioners, and subject-matter experts working across AI governance and digital policy.

    Meet the Atlas Community

    Engage With Atlas

    Research

    Research Collaboration

    Research collaboration, comparative analysis, academic exchange, and joint knowledge production.

    Policy

    Policy Engagement

    Policy research, governance frameworks, evidence-based analysis, and institutional policy engagement.

    Partnerships

    Partnerships

    International, civil-society, research, and technology partnerships.

    Work With AtlasExplore Partnerships
    11 /Key Questions

    About Atlas AI Institute: Key Questions

    Who leads Atlas AI Institute?

    Atlas AI Institute was founded and is directed by Nafiul Ahmad Rafi, Founding Director.

    How large is the Atlas Global AI Policy Coalition?

    The coalition is an international collaboration among researchers, policy professionals, civil society, institutions, and practitioners working on AI governance. See the coalition page and members directory for current participation, or the Join page to take part.

    What is Atlas AI Institute?

    Atlas AI Institute is an independent, evidence-led AI policy and governance research institute. It conducts comparative research and develops governance intelligence, policy frameworks, and public-interest initiatives.

    What does Atlas AI Institute research?

    Five areas: AI governance, AI safety and assurance, digital governance, information integrity, and comparative AI policy.

    What is the Global AI Policy Review 2026?

    It is Atlas’s flagship comparative research publication, examining AI policy and governance developments across more than 75 countries. It is published on Zenodo.

    Is Atlas AI Institute independent?

    Atlas describes itself as an independent, non-partisan research institute. Its About page states that it does not represent any government, political party, corporation, or individual funder, and that no funder or partner has editorial authority over its research. Funding disclosure and legal registration details are to be published once confirmed.

    How can I work with Atlas AI Institute?

    Through research collaboration, policy engagement, and partnerships. Please use the contact page or the partnerships page; enquiries are considered individually.

    Understanding AI governance requires evidence, independence and sustained research.

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