Marine Ragnet initiated and leads the Peace AI program at the NYU Peace Research and Education Program (PREP), where she spearheads research on community-centered approaches to AI governance with a particular emphasis on digital sovereignty in the Global South with a team of researchers in Kenya, Malawi, the Philippines and the U.S. Her research examines how power disparities in technological development influence governance structures, especially in regions experiencing accelerated AI adoption without robust regulatory frameworks. A cornerstone of Marine’s work is developing accessible AI oversight mechanisms that meaningfully include communities traditionally marginalized in technology policy conversations.
With over a decade of experience spanning public institutions, private organizations, and civil society, Marine brings a unique interdisciplinary perspective to complex technological challenges. Her expertise encompasses international policy development, multi-stakeholder governance, and advocacy in diverse global contexts. She has provided strategic counsel to Ambassadors, Ministers and Heads of MIssions within the U.S., French, and European governments on political affairs in challenging environments. At the European Union Advisory Mission in the Central African Republic, she pioneered innovative approaches to counter disinformation in resource-constrained, post-conflict settings. Her professional background also includes research positions at The GovLab, the U.S. Department of State, and the United Nations, where she addressed intricate challenges related to technology governance, information integrity, and cross-sector partnerships.
Fluent in French and English, Marine has authored numerous publications examining digital democracy, peace technologies, human rights in technological contexts, and the evolving impact of artificial intelligence on international relations.
