Shifting Beyond the Global North: The Data Driving AI is Not Fit for Purpose – The OSCE's Role in Promoting Human-Centric Outreach and Strong Community Frameworks Beyond Its Network

As the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in peacebuilding grows, so too does the need to address the fundamental biases embedded within the data that drive AI systems. Currently, over 90% of AI training datasets are sourced from Europe and North America, yet the majority of global conflicts occur outside these regions. This disparity creates a critical challenge: AI systems trained on data that reflects the Global North often fail to account for the realities of conflict in the Global South.