Artificial Intelligence and the Global Digital Compact
This visionary anthology examines how AI is reshaping global governance, international relations, and social equity. Drawing on contributions from UN leaders, diplomats, and scholars, the volume analyses policy frameworks, ethical challenges, and geopolitical dynamics surrounding AI. It addresses critical issues including digital inequality, gender dimensions, and multilateral cooperation, offering an integrated perspective on responsible AI development. Combining policy insight with academic rigor, the book provides strategic guidance for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners seeking to align AI innovation with human rights, sustainability, and global collaboration.
Héctor Gómez-Hernández is a Spanish politician, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Spain to the United Nations, and public policy expert, a diplomatic post he has held since December 2023 when he presented his credentials to UN Secretary-General António Guterres. He has held senior roles including Minister of Industry, Trade and Tourism of Spain and Member of the Spanish Parliament. With expertise in international relations and multilateral governance, his work focuses on global policy coordination and institutional decision-making in rapidly evolving technological contexts.