How are BRICS countries building AI sovereignty? Introduction to Thematic Section

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https://doi.org/10.23962/ajic.i35.23192

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artificial intelligence (AI), AI sovereignty, BRICS

Abstract

In this article, the author provides an introduction to the AJIC Thematic Section: BRICS Countries and AI Sovereignty.

References

Belli, L. (2024). BRICS countries and AI sovereignty: Introduction to Thematic Section. The African Journal of Information and Communication (AJIC), 34, 1–6. https://doi.org/10.23962/ajic.i34.20864

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Belli, L., & Doneda, D. (2023). Data protection in the BRICS countries: Legal interoperability through innovative practices and convergence. International Data Privacy Law, 13(1), 1–24. https://doi.org/10.1093/idpl/ipac019

Belli, L., & Gaspar, W. B. (Eds.). (2025). Personal data architectures in the BRICS countries. Oxford University Press. BRICS. (2025a). Rio de Janeiro Declaration: Strengthening Global South Cooperation for a More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance. 6 July. https://brics.br/en/documents/presidency-documents/250705-brics-leaders- declaration-en.pdf

BRICS. (2025b). BRICS Leaders’ Statement on the Global Governance of Artificial Intelligence. 6 July. https://cyberbrics. info/brics-leaders-statement-onthe-global-governance-of-artificial-intelligence/

Jiang, M., & Belli, L. (Eds). (2024). Digital sovereignty from the BRICS countries: How the Global South and emerging power alliances are reshaping digital governance. Cambridge University Press. https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009531085

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15-07-2025

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Thematic Section: BRICS Countries and AI Sovereignty

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Belli, L. (2025) “How are BRICS countries building AI sovereignty? Introduction to Thematic Section”, The African Journal of Information and Communication (AJIC), (35), pp. 1–4. doi:10.23962/ajic.i35.23192.
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