Emerging AI Risks: Aligning Platform and AI Regulation (Panel hosted by ISD)

In an era of rapid technological developments, how can governments ensure that regulatory structures remain both effective and adaptable? Lisa tackled this question as part of a panel at the ISD Digital Policy Lab Summit, alongside experts like Dr. Amélie Heldt from the BMWK and Professor Joanna Bryson.

The discussion focused on aligning platform and AI regulations to address emerging risks and safeguard democratic processes. Key themes included:

-The role of governance capacity and a thriving regulatory ecosystem beyond the state

-Progress and gaps in achieving international regulatory alignment

-Lessons from other sectors, such as social media regulation, in managing digital risks and first learnings from the AI Act

-The design of risk-based regulatory frameworks that can adapt to future AI developments.