Trustless Computing Association
The Trustless Computing Association is a small organization founded in 2015, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, with a secondary office in Rome, Italy. It focuses on building global governance frameworks for AI and digital communications, advocating for democratic oversight and the establishment of new intergovernmental organizations to enhance security and privacy.
History
The Trustless Computing Association was founded in 2015 and has since focused on establishing governance frameworks for AI and digital communications. The organization draws inspiration from historical treaty-making models, such as the US Constitutional Convention of 1787. It has grown to a team size of seven and operates from its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, with a secondary office in Rome, Italy.
Services
The Trustless Computing Association specializes in various areas including information and communication technology (ICT), innovation, cybersecurity, privacy, artificial intelligence (AI), and fintech. The organization advocates for the development of international standards and agencies to ensure secure and democratic governance of digital communications and AI. It also facilitates the establishment of open intergovernmental organizations with robust democratic oversight.
Initiatives
The organization organizes a global conference series focused on trustworthy and accountable governance of AI and digital communications, with the 12th edition scheduled for March 2024 in Geneva. It promotes the establishment of three new intergovernmental organizations, including the Trustless Computing Certification Body and the Seevik Net Initiative. The Harnessing AI Risk Initiative aims to create a global, democratic organization to manage AI and digital communications.
Sector
The Trustless Computing Association operates within the IT Services and IT Consulting industry. It engages with a wide range of stakeholders, including top-tier experts, policymakers, and NGOs, to address governance issues related to AI and digital communications. The organization has garnered interest from a large regional intergovernmental organization that encompasses dozens of member states.
Global Engagement
The Trustless Computing Association conducts high-level consultations with United Nations missions in Geneva. It is actively engaging with top AI laboratories to encourage participation in the planned Global Public Benefit AI Lab, which aims to create a public-private, democratically-governed consortium for global leadership in AI capabilities. The organization is also aggregating diverse NGOs and states for treaty-making processes.