Specific Issues for Discussion:
The rapid development and widespread implementation of AI technologies across the Asia-Pacific region bring significant ethical concerns due to the region’s cultural, legal, and socioeconomic diversity. As AI becomes more integrated into daily life, it is crucial to address governance challenges to ensure societal benefits and mitigate risks.
This session aims to explore the complex nature of the AI governance ecosystem in the Asia-Pacific, with a focus on balancing innovation with ethical governance. We will draw insights from established frameworks, which emphasizes human rights, accountability, and transparency. These models offer valuable lessons, allowing us to learn from their successes while identifying existing gaps and challenges.
Points of Discussion:
- Key Challenges and Considerations for AI Governance: What are the key challenges and considerations for AI governance in the Asia-Pacific, given its diverse cultural, legal, and socio-economic settings?
- Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration: How can multi-stakeholder collaboration address AI risks and unintended consequences and promote its potential social and economic benefits? What would responsible AI look like to marginalized communities?
- Roles and Responsibilities of Stakeholders: What are the roles and responsibilities of stakeholders in AI development and deployment? How can policy frameworks be exchanged among stakeholders?
- Access to Global Public Goods: Promoting access to globally usable public goods by facilitating access to training data and AI technologies for local innovation.
- AI Use Cases for Local Needs: Promoting AI use cases for local needs and challenges, including SDGs, climate change, and rural innovation.
