Philips’ Chief Innovation Officer, Shez Partovi, emphasizes the need for the EU AI Act to ensure patient safety while fostering innovation in the AI medical device sector. He expresses concerns that overlapping regulatory requirements could hinder the growth of smaller companies and urges for a balance that promotes trust without stifling innovation.
Malaysia is in the process of developing a National AI Trust Framework aimed at promoting responsible AI use and building public trust. Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo emphasized the importance of creating a framework tailored to the needs of Malaysian society while also considering regional cooperation on AI governance.
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has released a guidebook aimed at helping company boards responsibly adopt and govern Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies. The publication emphasizes the importance of managing AI’s opportunities and risks while aligning AI strategies with business goals and ethical considerations.
The article discusses the implications of AI-powered automation in DevSecOps, highlighting the balance between efficiency and the risks associated with reliance on AI in security practices. It emphasizes the need for human oversight to avoid pitfalls such as compliance failures and security vulnerabilities.
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, Cyril Shroff, and O.P. Jindal Global University have announced the establishment of the Cyril Shroff Centre for AI, Law & Regulation, the first dedicated centre in India focusing on the intersection of AI, law, policy, and regulation. The centre aims to address the ethical and legal challenges posed by AI deployment through rigorous research and public policy engagement.
Malaysia is adopting a measured approach to AI governance by utilizing the National Guidelines on Artificial Intelligence Governance and Ethics (AIGE) as a foundational framework. While there are no immediate plans for specific AI legislation, the government is engaging with stakeholders to ensure responsible and ethical AI development.
A report suggests that Big Tech companies pressured the European Commission to dilute the Code of Practice on General Purpose AI, intended to help AI model providers comply with the EU’s AI Act. The investigation revealed that tech companies had greater access to the drafting process than other stakeholders, raising concerns about the influence of corporate lobbying on regulatory frameworks.
On April 9, 2025, the European Commission published the AI Continent Action Plan, outlining the EU’s strategy to enhance innovation and regulatory compliance in artificial intelligence. The plan emphasizes the importance of trustworthy AI and includes various initiatives to support the development and adoption of AI across key sectors.
The article discusses the need for ethical AI governance in Pakistan amidst recent legislative changes perceived as human rights violations. It emphasizes that current regulatory proposals tend to superficially address AI outputs rather than focusing on essential transparency and accountability measures.
The global approach to AI governance has shifted dramatically from collaborative oversight to competitive development, with countries increasingly treating AI capabilities as essential to national power. This transformation raises significant challenges for regulation, as the intertwining of AI with national sovereignty complicates the ability to establish meaningful governance frameworks.