On February 20, 2024, Asia Society hosted a panel discussion called "Innovate Responsibly: A.I. Regulation in Silicon Valley & Asia". Jacob Ward, technology correspondent, moderated this session which focused on the rapid advancements in AI technology and the development of frameworks for responsible A.I. use. Panelists included Alice Hunt Friend, Head of AI & Emerging Tech Policy at Google; Kathy Baxter, Principal Architect of Responsible AI & Tech at Salesforce; Ganapathy Krishnan, Vice President and Science Fellow at ServiceNow; and John Cabeca, U.S. Intellectual Property (IP) Counselor for South Asia.

In the discussion, Kathy Baxter underscored the importance of understanding the diverse AI regulatory approaches globally. She also emphasized the necessity of utilizing market incentives to ensure the safe implementation of AI technologies by firms. John Cabeca highlighted the complexity companies face in navigating AI regulations due to the existence of divergent regulatory bodies. Alice Hunt Friend stressed the significance of balanced regulation to foster trust in AI while encouraging its development. Ganapathy Krishnan pointed out India's development strategy of standardizing industries and placing less prescriptive regulations on firms to promote industrial growth. Overall, the discussion encompassed a range of perspectives on AI regulation,  including the importance of varied policy approaches, enforcement strategies, and market incentives to ensure safe use of A.I.

View more photos from the event here.