Regulation & Compliance

21 Feb 25 Jonathan Malyon

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AI is evolving faster than the laws that govern it. Should we retrofit old policies, or does AI require a regulatory framework built from scratch? While some push for guardrails to ensure fairness and accountability, others fear that strict oversight could suffocate innovation.

As the stakes rise, the world is grappling with one fundamental question: How do you regulate something that’s still taking shape?

Key conversation moments:

  • 0:00: Open Letter and Regulatory Necessity
  • 1:49: AI Act and Fundamental Rights Impact Assessment
  • 2:49: Robotics and Sector-Specific Regulation
  • 4:19: AI Safety Institutes and Future Harm Prevention

Our professionals from industry and academia:

  • Uthman Ali is a subject matter expert in Responsible Innovation and AI strategy. As the first Responsible AI Officer in the energy sector, he is developing frameworks that influence industry standards.
  • Prof Matthias Howeg, the American Standard Companies Professor of Operations Management at Oxford Saïd, is a leading expert in digital operations and AI-driven business process improvement, overseeing the Technology and Operations Management programmes and directing two major initiatives: the Oxford Artificial Intelligence Programme and the AI Ethics, Regulation, and Compliance Programme.
  • Mary Kemp is a leader in generative AI, transforming complex concepts into practical tools for growth, bridging the gap between tech and everyday business applications
  • Prof Subramanian Ramamoorthy, Chair of Robot Learning and Autonomy at the University of Edinburgh, leads cutting-edge research on safe, robust AI in human-centered environments, while also serving as Director of the Institute of Perception, Action and Behaviour, Turing Fellow, and Scientific Advisor for autonomous vehicle startup FiveAI.
  • James Winters is an AI Governance Officer & Technology Innovation & Strategy Specialist. His work helps organisations to solve their problems with the responsible and governed use of Artificial Intelligence.
  • Chinelo Enemuo creates unique digital learning experiences, with a varied background in urban design, architecture, and arts advocacy.