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NTT Data’s Tom Winstanley: UK & Japan Can Rewrite AI Rules
NTT Data’s Tom Winstanley says urgent global AI governance must balance innovation with safeguards, with the UK and Japan well placed to lead the way
TL;DR
- Global AI governance is urgently needed to balance innovation with citizen protection, amidst diverging national strategies.
- A false dichotomy exists between maximizing innovation through minimal regulation and maximizing protection through strict controls.
- The UK and Japan, as advanced democracies with strong regulatory systems, are uniquely positioned to lead a pragmatic 'third path' in AI governance.
- This third path emphasizes regulatory pragmatism and human-centered innovation, focusing on guidance and principles over strict rules.
- Significant investment in advanced computing infrastructure, data centers, and energy supply is crucial for the UK and Japan to compete globally.
- The UK-Japan Digital Partnership can deepen collaboration through joint technical standards, interoperable certification, and coordinated safety testing.
- Demonstrating that responsible growth is practical, with shared infrastructure, standards, economic returns, and public trust, is key to establishing this leadership.