RegulatingAI has added former Tunisian Prime Minister Mehdi Jomma to its advisory ranks as debates over artificial intelligence governance increasingly extend beyond Silicon Valley and Western capitals.
Mehdi Jomaa, who served as Tunisia’s prime minister from 2014 to 2015, has joined the RegulatingAI Advisory Board, bringing experience navigating political transitions, economic reform, and global governance at a moment when AI regulation is becoming a central international concern.
Jomaa, whose tenure followed Tunisia’s post-Arab Spring transition, has remained active in global policy conversations focused on governance, technological disruption, inclusive growth, and geopolitical change. His appointment reflects RegulatingAI’s stated aim of ensuring that AI policy frameworks incorporate perspectives from Africa and the Global South—regions often underrepresented in global technology regulation despite being deeply affected by its outcomes.
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“I am committed to being a strong voice for Africa and the Global South, ensuring that their perspectives, lived realities, and innovations are fully reflected in global AI policy and regulatory discussions,” Jomaa said in a press release. He added that responsible and inclusive governance will be essential to building trust in AI systems and ensuring technological progress is shared equitably.
Sanjay Puri, president of RegulatingAI, said Jomaa’s background would strengthen the organization’s mission to advance practical and ethical approaches to AI oversight.
“His leadership and commitment to ensuring Africa and the Global South have a meaningful seat at the table will strengthen our mission to promote responsible, ethical, and inclusive AI governance,” Puri said, emphasizing the need for regulatory frameworks that protect people while enabling innovation.
Puri is a longtime business leader and entrepreneur whose work sits at the intersection of artificial intelligence policy, global governance, and U.S.-India relations. He is the founder of Autonebula, an AI-based mobility incubator, and serves as chairman of the U.S.-India Political Action Committee (USINPAC). Through his leadership roles, including at the Alliance for United States India Business (AUSIB), Puri has helped facilitate more than $300 million in trade transactions and deepen bilateral economic engagement.
RegulatingAI’s Advisory Board brings together senior figures from government, policy, and industry to help shape governance models that balance innovation with democratic values and human impact. As countries race to define rules around artificial intelligence—from accountability and safety to cross-border data governance—the organization has positioned itself as a bridge between policymakers and the rapidly evolving technology sector.
Jomaa’s appointment comes as global discussions around AI regulation increasingly acknowledge that decisions made in a handful of capitals will have far-reaching consequences, particularly for emerging economies. For RegulatingAI, the move signals a broader effort to internationalize the conversation and ground AI governance in diverse political, economic, and social realities.