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Atlas AI Institute

AI Policy & Governance Research Institute for the Global South

Atlas AI Institute is an independent AI policy and governance research institute built in Bangladesh. It delivers research, governance intelligence and policy architecture for the Global South.

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Globe centred on South Asia with Bangladesh markedBangladesh
  • AI Governance
  • Policy Research
  • Responsible AI
  • Digital Governance
  • 75+ Countries
  • Global South
  • Independent Research
01Institution

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

Atlas AI Institute conducts independent research and develops policy frameworks, governance intelligence and public-interest systems to help institutions understand and respond to the changing AI landscape.

Built in Bangladesh.Researching the Global South.Engaging globally.

About Atlas AI Institute
Our Methodology Institutional Independence

How the institute is organised

  1. Research
  2. Evidence
  3. Governance Intelligence
  4. Policy Architecture
  5. Governance Infrastructure
  6. Public-Interest Initiatives
  7. Global South Network
02Research

AI Governance Research Areas

AI Governance

Policy, regulation, institutions and accountability.

AI Safety & Assurance

Risk, safety, assurance and oversight.

Digital Governance

Technology, institutions and digital transformation.

Information Integrity

AI-generated misinformation, verification and resilient information ecosystems.

Global South AI Policy

Governance approaches emerging across developing and emerging economies.

03Governance Intelligence

AI Governance Intelligence

Tracking how AI governance is evolving across jurisdictions and institutions.

Observatory

AI Governance Observatory

Continuous monitoring of AI policy, regulation and institutional developments.

Index

AI Local Index

A data-driven view of local AI ecosystems and governance capacity.

Policy Intelligence

AI Policy Intelligence

Identifying emerging policy signals and governance developments.

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04Policy Architecture

From AI Research to Policy Frameworks

Atlas translates research evidence into practical governance frameworks for countries, institutions and emerging AI ecosystems.

Framework Library

AI SafetyResponsible AIDigital GovernanceInformation IntegrityInstitutional Governance
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05Governance Infrastructure

AI Governance Infrastructure

Atlas develops practical systems that translate governance research into operational capacity.

Atlas AI Assurance

AI governance, risk and assurance assessment infrastructure.

Information Integrity Infrastructure

Research and technology for misinformation intelligence and verification.

Governance & Assessment Systems

Analytical systems supporting institutional AI governance.

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06Initiatives

Public-Interest AI Initiatives

Atlas initiatives apply research and technology to public-interest challenges.

Programme

FactCheckBD

Information integrity and misinformation intelligence infrastructure.

Programme

AI for Good

Public-interest applications of artificial intelligence.

Programme

AI Education

Practical AI literacy and responsible technology understanding.

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07Dialogue

Atlas Global AI Dialogue

International Policy Conversations on AI, Governance & the Global South

A multi-country dialogue bringing together researchers, academics and policy professionals to examine AI governance, institutional capacity, sovereignty, safety and the future of the Global South.

10

Conversations

Multiple

Countries

One

Global Question

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08Coalition

Atlas Global South AI Policy Coalition

The Global South AI Policy Coalition connects researchers, policy professionals, civil society, institutions and practitioners working on AI governance.

41Countries
110+Founding Members
1Community

Regions

  • South Asia
  • Africa
  • Southeast Asia
  • Latin America & Caribbean
  • Middle East
  • Pacific
CharterMembersWorking GroupsEvents
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09Research Network

Atlas Research Network

Connect. Publish. Discover. Collaborate.

An open scholarly network connecting researchers, academics, institutions and policy communities working across AI governance, responsible AI, technology policy and related fields.

Key highlights

  1. Researcher Profiles
  2. Publications
  3. Datasets
  4. Projects
  5. Institutions
  6. Research Groups
  7. Global Collaboration
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10Publications

Knowledge & Publications

Policy FrameworkGlobal South

Global South AI Policy Framework

A governance architecture for human-centred, inclusive and sovereign AI development across the Global South.

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11Latest

Latest From Atlas

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12Community

People & Research Community

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

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13Engage

Engage With Atlas

Research

Research collaboration

Research collaboration, academic partnerships and knowledge exchange.

Policy

Policy engagement

Policy research, governance advisory and institutional engagement.

Partnerships

Partnerships

International, civil-society and technology partnerships.

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14Key Questions

About Atlas AI Institute: key questions

What is Atlas AI Institute?

Atlas AI Institute is an independent AI policy and governance research institute. It conducts research and develops policy frameworks, governance intelligence and public-interest systems to help institutions understand and respond to the changing AI landscape.

Where was Atlas AI Institute built and which regions does it study?

Atlas AI Institute was built in Bangladesh. It researches AI governance across the Global South and engages globally.

What does Atlas AI Institute research?

Atlas works across five research areas: AI governance; AI safety and assurance; digital governance; information integrity; and Global South AI policy.

What is the Global AI Policy Review 2026?

Atlas's flagship publication: a comparative examination of emerging AI governance approaches across countries and regions, covering 75+ countries.

What is the Global South AI Policy Coalition?

It connects researchers, policy professionals, civil society, institutions and practitioners working on AI governance, spanning 41 countries with 110+ founding members.

What are the Atlas Research Network and Global AI Dialogue?

The Atlas Research Network is an open scholarly network for researchers, institutions and policy communities. The Atlas Global AI Dialogue is a multi-country policy conversation programme of 10 conversations on AI governance and the Global South.

Is Atlas AI Institute independent?

Atlas describes itself as an independent, evidence-led and non-partisan research institute.

How can I work or collaborate with Atlas AI Institute?

Atlas engages through research collaboration, policy engagement and partnerships. Visit the contact page to work with Atlas or explore partnerships.

Understanding AI governance requires evidence, independence and sustained research.

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