75+ Countries · Global AI Governance · 2026
Global AI Policy Review 2026
A comparative analysis of emerging AI governance approaches across 75+ countries and multiple regions.
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AI Policy & Governance Research Institute
Independent research, governance intelligence and policy architecture for the Global South.
- AI Governance
- Policy Research
- Responsible AI
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- Global South
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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.
How the institute is organised
02Research
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.
Featured Research
Selected research and policy frameworks from Atlas AI Institute.
Evidence-based research examining AI governance across countries, regions and institutional contexts.
03Governance Intelligence
Governance Intelligence
Tracking how AI governance is evolving across jurisdictions and institutions.
AI Governance Observatory
Continuous monitoring of AI policy, regulation and institutional developments.
AI Local Index
A data-driven view of local AI ecosystems and governance capacity.
AI Policy Intelligence
Identifying emerging policy signals and governance developments.
04Policy Architecture
From Research to Policy
Atlas translates research evidence into practical governance frameworks for countries, institutions and emerging AI ecosystems.
Global South AI Governance Framework
A policy architecture designed around the institutional realities and development priorities of the Global South.
Bangladesh AI Policy Framework
A national governance framework for Bangladesh.
Framework Library
05Governance Infrastructure
Governance Infrastructure
Atlas develops practical systems that translate governance research into operational capacity.
06Initiatives
Research Beyond the Paper
Atlas initiatives apply research and technology to public-interest challenges.
FactCheckBD
Information integrity and misinformation intelligence infrastructure.
AI for Good
Public-interest applications of artificial intelligence.
AI Education
Practical AI literacy and responsible technology understanding.
Civic & Digital Initiatives
Research-driven systems supporting resilient digital societies.
07Coalition
Building a Global South AI Governance Community
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
08Publications
Knowledge & Publications
Report2026
Global AI Policy Review 2026
A comparative examination of emerging AI governance approaches across countries and regions.
Policy Framework2026–2035
Bangladesh National AI Policy Framework 2026–2035
A national policy architecture addressing AI governance, ethics, regulation, risk management and implementation.
Policy FrameworkGlobal South
Global South AI Policy Framework
A governance architecture for human-centred, inclusive and sovereign AI development across the Global South.
09Latest
10Community
People & Research Community
Atlas brings together researchers, policy professionals, technical practitioners and subject-matter experts working across AI governance and digital policy.
11Engage
Engage With Atlas
Research collaboration
Research collaboration, academic partnerships and knowledge exchange.
Policy engagement
Policy research, governance advisory and institutional engagement.
Partnerships
International, civil-society and technology partnerships.
12Key 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?
The Global AI Policy Review 2026 is Atlas's flagship publication. It is a comparative examination of emerging AI governance approaches across countries and regions, covering 75+ countries.
What is the Global South AI Policy Coalition?
The Global South AI Policy Coalition connects researchers, policy professionals, civil society, institutions and practitioners working on AI governance. It spans 41 countries and has 110+ founding members.
What is governance intelligence at Atlas?
Governance intelligence is how Atlas tracks the way AI governance is evolving across jurisdictions and institutions. It is delivered through three systems: the AI Governance Observatory, the AI Local Index and AI Policy Intelligence.
Is Atlas AI Institute independent?
Atlas describes itself as an independent, evidence-led and non-partisan research institute.
Understanding AI governance requires evidence, independence and sustained research.
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