AI Is Likely to Make Our World More Divided
In this insightful opinion piece from Nikkei Asia, Our Board member George Chen and Nick Ackert argue that the current patchwork of national AI regulations is deepening global divisions. They highlight how divergent approaches—from tight, security-driven policies in some countries to innovation-focused frameworks in others—are creating regulatory fragmentation. This "AI fragmentation" not only complicates international cooperation and business operations, but also risks reinforcing economic and technological inequalities across regions.
They further contend that these regulatory discrepancies may entrench existing geopolitical tensions, as nations adopt protective or exclusionary measures rather than cooperating on shared AI standards. To address this, they advocate for collaborative, interoperable governance mechanisms that align diverse national interests while promoting safe, responsible AI deployment in the Indo‑Pacific and beyond.
Read the full article in Nikkei Asia: https://asia.nikkei.com/Opinion/AI-is-likely-to-make-our-world-more-divided
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