MIT postdoc Sojun Park is bridging the gap between international trade and the rapid spread of artificial intelligence.

At the Center for International Studies, Park’s research investigates the 'Global Diffusion of AI Technologies,' focusing on how political drivers and intellectual property laws influence how innovation moves across borders. His upcoming book, 'From Privilege to Prosperity', explores the mechanisms that encourage large firms to share technological advancements with smaller businesses in the developing world.

This work is particularly timely given the shifting landscape of global governance and the rise of green technologies. By analyzing when firms voluntarily share intellectual property, Park provides a systemic framework for understanding technology transfer during periods of geopolitical friction.

Beyond theoretical research, Park is actively building datasets with undergraduate fellows to track trade in sustainable tech. This interdisciplinary approach, combining economics, political science, and data analysis, prepares him for his next chapter as a professor at the National University of Singapore. His work emphasizes that the future of AI is as much about policy and diplomacy as it is about the underlying code.

MIT postdoc Sojun Park is bridging the gap between international trade and the rapid spread of artificial intelligence.

At the Center for International Studies, Park’s research investigates the 'Global Diffusion of AI Technologies,' focusing on how political drivers and intellectual property laws influence how innovation moves across borders. His upcoming book, 'From Privilege to Prosperity', explores the mechanisms that encourage large firms to share technological advancements with smaller businesses in the developing world.

This work is particularly timely given the shifting landscape of global governance and the rise of green technologies. By analyzing when firms voluntarily share intellectual property, Park provides a systemic framework for understanding technology transfer during periods of geopolitical friction.

Beyond theoretical research, Park is actively building datasets with undergraduate fellows to track trade in sustainable tech. This interdisciplinary approach, combining economics, political science, and data analysis, prepares him for his next chapter as a professor at the National University of Singapore. His work emphasizes that the future of AI is as much about policy and diplomacy as it is about the underlying code.