Paris Peace Forum | Artificial Intelligence and Transition Minerals The InterAgency Institute engages with the Paris Peace Forum (PPF) as part of its advocacy on emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, strategic resources and the inclusion of Global South perspectives in contemporary global governance. Within the Forum's policy ecosystem, the Institute contributes to discussions on **artificial intelligence and transition minerals**, two increasingly interconnected dimensions of technological development, economic security and geopolitical competition. On artificial intelligence, the Institute advocates for inclusive approaches to AI governance that address technological asymmetries, digital inequalities, access to capabilities and infrastructure, and the meaningful participation of developing countries in shaping international norms. Particular attention is given to the implications of AI for international and collective security, responsible governance, technological sovereignty and the growing disparities between countries with different levels of technological capacity. On transition and critical minerals, the Institute focuses on the geopolitical and governance implications of the resources required for the energy and digital transitions. This includes questions of responsible supply chains, strategic dependencies, access to critical resources, environmental and social responsibility, and the position of mineral-producing countries from the Global South within global value chains. The Institute is particularly interested in the intersection between these agendas. The expansion of artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies depends upon increasingly complex infrastructures, energy systems, computing capacity and strategic mineral supply chains. Understanding these interdependencies is essential for addressing emerging forms of technological inequality and for ensuring that the benefits, costs and strategic risks associated with technological transformation are not distributed unevenly between the Global North and Global South. Through its engagement with the Paris Peace Forum, the InterAgency Institute seeks to connect research and policy advocacy with multi-stakeholder dialogue, contributing Global South and interdisciplinary perspectives to emerging debates on **AI governance, technological sovereignty, responsible transition minerals, strategic dependencies and collective security.
