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Profile of Jim Balsillie, founder of CIGI and Centre for Digital Rights, who is a prominent voice on AI governance, digital rights, and technology policy at the international level.

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This is the expert profile page for Jim Balsillie, retired co-CEO of BlackBerry and founder of several Canadian institutions focused on technology governance and digital rights. He is a key figure in international AI and digital governance policy discussions. His work spans cybersecurity, digital rights, and innovation policy.

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  • Founder of the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) and Centre for Digital Rights
  • Retired Chairman and co-CEO of Research In Motion (BlackBerry), scaling it to $20B in global sales
  • Co-founder of the Council of Canadian Innovators and Digital Governance Council
  • Founder of the Balsillie School of International Affairs and Arctic Research Foundation
  • Active in global AI governance and digital policy through CIGI's Global AI Risks Initiative

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In addition to his commitment to CIGI, Jim Balsillie is the founder of the Balsillie School of International Affairs, the Centre for Digital Rights and the Arctic Research Foundation, and 

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