Democracy — AI — The Information Environment
A boutique consulting firm specializing in research, writing, strategy, convening, and capacity-building at the intersection of democracy, artificial intelligence and other new technologies, and the information environment.
Democracy is under pressure around the globe due to emboldened authoritarians, rapid technological change, and eroding public trust. Five Suns brings together the best ideas, the right people, and the latest tools to catalyze responses to the moment and help societies envision and move toward a better future for all.
Five Suns Global is led by Adam Fivenson, a researcher, writer, and strategic advisor working at the intersection of democracy, technology, and the information environment.
For more than two decades, Adam has advised leaders in government, philanthropy, nonprofits, and the private sector on strategy, geopolitics, and the challenges facing democratic systems in the digital age. His work spans disinformation and foreign information manipulation, AI adoption and literacy, democratic innovation, and the integrity of the information environment.
Adam is a Non-Resident Research Fellow at American University's Center for Security, Innovation, and New Technology, a former Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service, and Principal at Five Suns Global. He is based in Washington, DC.