<h1>Global AI governance for open-source, bias resistant systems to ensure transparent, people centric and equitable AI deployment.</h1> A policy advocacy urging a global AI governance framework based on open-source principles to enhance trust, transparency and reduce bias. It calls for standards to manage cybersecurity, disinformation and deepfakes while promoting people-centric innovation; development of high-quality, bias free datasets and open-source ecosystems; equitable access for the global south; and investment in skilling and reskilling, alongside sharing national techno-legal experience to deploy AI for public good.