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In the latest episode of Access Partnership’s Global Policy Review podcast, host Dana Poponete is joined by Var Shankar, Director of Policy at the Responsible AI Institute, to explore the challenges and opportunities of AI regulation.

In a conversation ranging from AI literacy and the impact of large language models on public discourse to the possibility of futureproofing legislation for further developments, Var discusses whether it is too early to begin regulating AI or if policymakers are already too slow to act.

Outlining six key content-specific considerations for responsible deployment, Var lists existing frameworks that provide good examples to follow in areas such as automated lending and healthcare, as well as broader issues that should be addressed to ensure advanced systems can be successfully integrated into wider society. He also explains how the Responsible AI Institute is seeking to promote interdisciplinary and international cooperation through certification programmes and soft law.

To expand these debates, Access Partnership’s AI Policy Lab will host a webinar on responsible AI later this month. Join us on 16 May, where a panel of industry experts will discuss how to develop this concept from theory into practice for the betterment of communities, businesses, and governments alike. Register for this thought-provoking event here.

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Dive into the metaverse with Luis Bravo Martins as he unravels its mysteries, opportunities, and challenges in the latest episode of Access Partnership's Global Policy Review podcast. Discover the crucial role policymakers play in shaping a fair, equitable, and user-centric virtual future, and learn how regulatory leadership can help balance innovation with privacy and security. Don't miss this fascinating conversation that delves into the very fabric of our emerging digital reality.

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Game-changing technologies are emerging with ever-greater frequency, but regulators march to a much slower beat. Scepticism breeds mistrust, leading to global inaction. How can we help policymakers to pick up the tempo?

Access Partnership’s flagship podcast, Global Policy Review, explores the interplay between innovation and its regulatory impediments, outlining how we can leverage the former to remove the latter. Each month, special guests spanning the fields of government relations, policy analysis, and compliance and licencing will outline how to accelerate tech’s diffusion into the markets that need it most.

From AI and quantum computing to robotics and the metaverse, new technologies must arrive fairly and equitably to ensure beneficial outcomes across society. But first, they must arrive. Self-imposed restrictions at national and regional levels are denying tomorrow’s solutions the opportunity to address the challenges of today. What needs to change?

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