Founding Members Announced for AI for Good Global Commission
Sunil Bharti Mittal, Founder and Chairman of Bharti Enterprises; Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries Limited; and Lakshmi N. Mittal, Executive Chairman of ArcelorMittal, have been named as founding members of the newly launched AI for Good Global Commission. The high-level body brings together 44 global leaders to create practical pathways to strengthen trust, expand access, and unlock the potential of artificial intelligence to solve global issues.
Global Tech Leaders Included
Other notable members include Andy Jassy, CEO and President of Amazon.com; Jensen Huang, Founder and CEO of NVIDIA; Brad Smith, Vice Chair and President of Microsoft; and Cristiano Amon, CEO and President of Qualcomm Incorporated, among others. The initiative was announced by Rwanda's President Paul Kagame, Salesforce Chair and CEO Marc Benioff, and International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin.
Bridging Digital Divides
The commission occupies a distinct position by connecting the public and private sectors to shape global policy. It specifically targets the integration of developing countries into the evolving technological space, aiming to prevent deeper global inequalities. According to the ITU, currently one-quarter of the world population remains entirely cut off from technological advancements, with approximately 2.2 billion people still living offline. The commission aims to bridge these digital divides to ensure technology serves as a tool for widespread problem-solving rather than a source of further division.
Quotes from Leaders
"One thing is certain: technology is supposed to be a force for good, and we have a responsibility to use it accordingly," said President Kagame, who serves as Co-Chair of the Commission. "Let us work together to reduce inequality, and allow more and more of our citizens to benefit from the good AI can deliver to all of us," he added.
"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," said Benioff, Commission Co-Chair.
Collective Approach Needed
The collective nature of the initiative reflects a growing recognition that independent actions are insufficient to manage global technological transitions. "No organization can single-handedly put AI at the service of all humanity," said Bogdan-Martin, Vice-Chair of the Commission. "It will take collective leadership and the combined expertise of partners from across sectors to ensure AI benefits all people, everywhere," she stated.
Inaugural Meeting Scheduled
The body will hold its inaugural meeting during the ITU's AI for Good Global Summit 2026, scheduled for July 7 to 10 in Geneva, Switzerland. The proceedings form part of Digital Week, a series of digital cooperation events that also features the first UN-mandated Global Dialogue on AI Governance and the WSIS Forum 2026. The strategy builds directly upon the operational foundation of the multi-stakeholder ITU/UNESCO Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development, which helped establish global priorities for digital inclusion, connectivity, and economic advancement.
