The rapid growth of artificial intelligence (“AI“) has shone a light on the pressing need to manage its development and inherent risks. While governments have been seeking to establish national AI frameworks, such frameworks are often jurisdiction-specific, while the propagation of AI commonly crosses national boundaries, resulting in potentially differing standards and requirements.
Building on greater cooperation in AI framework building and standards equivalence, the ASEAN member states have issued the ASEAN Guide on AI Governance and Ethics (“ASEAN AI Guide“), which establishes common principles and recommends best practices on the implementation of trustworthy AI in ASEAN. It seeks to help promote consumer confidence and facilitate cross-border deployment of AI services and solutions throughout the ASEAN region.
This Update provides a summary of the key elements of the ASEAN AI Guide, including the guiding principles, the key components, and the national-level and regional-level recommendations.
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