Hennie Ferreira, Osidon

The practical scope of most technologies makes them relatively easy to regulate. For example, data regulations primarily focus on privacy, sovereignty, and retention. One doesn’t need much else to make comprehensive data laws. But our past attempts to regulate technology may become quaint compared to artificial intelligence. AI is not merely a corner of the technology world – it’s a foundational part of the digital era, affecting everything from technology and information to economics and social cohesion.

AI will run military weapons, generate social media content, streamline supply chains, and act as your personal assistant. AI will be very consequential to a country’s innovation and defence. There is much more going on here than just doing the right thing. Consequently, different nations are crafting divergent AI regulations alongside a quest to establish multilateral principles.