Caryn Lusinchi, Director of AI Academy at the AI Ethics and Governance Institute (AEGIX), attended a demonstration of the University of Cambridge's Global Supply Chain Observatory (GSCO) on October 27, 2026.
Developed within the Industrial Resilience Research Group at Cambridge University's Institute for Manufacturing, the Global Supply Chain Observatory applies artificial intelligence, data science, open-source data, and satellite-based remote sensing to improve visibility, traceability, and transparency across global supply chains.
The initiative aims to identify supply chain vulnerabilities and emerging disruptions in near real time, supporting more informed decision-making by governments, industries, and international institutions. Its work addresses critical challenges in industrial resilience, strategic resource dependencies, and the security of increasingly interconnected global value networks.
The visit provided an opportunity to explore the Observatory's approach to AI-enabled supply chain intelligence and its potential applications for economic security, regulatory oversight, and public policy. The platform demonstration was conducted under a non-disclosure agreement.
The GSCO's work also contributes to international efforts to strengthen supply chain resilience, including research and government collaboration involving the United Kingdom and India.
For AEGIX, the visit reflects the growing intersection of artificial intelligence, economic security, and international governance. As AI-driven analytical systems become increasingly important for understanding strategic dependencies and anticipating systemic risks, their development raises important questions regarding transparency, institutional accountability, and responsible technological deployment.
AEGIX remains committed to examining these emerging challenges and advancing research that connects technological innovation with effective governance and international cooperation.