The Ibero-American Secretary General warns of an “authoritarian counter-wave” and the challenge of AI

Ibero-American Secretary General Andrés Allamand issued a warning on October 1 in Madrid regarding the current state of global governance. He highlighted the dual challenges of a perceived democratic decline and the emergence of an 'authoritarian counter-wave' impacting political stability.

Furthermore, Allamand emphasized the legislative difficulties parliaments face in effectively regulating artificial intelligence. He framed these issues as significant obstacles that require urgent attention to preserve democratic integrity in the modern era.