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AI Standards - The Global Race for Rules & Influence
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AI Standards - The Global Race for Rules & Influence

Exploring the high-stakes geopolitics shaping the future of AI governance.

Join us on The Before AGI Podcast as we unpack the complex and contested world of AI Standardization. It's more than just technical rules; it's a global race for influence, economic advantage, and control over the future of artificial intelligence. Discover why the US, China, and the EU have vastly different approaches and what the risks of "digital fragmentation" mean for innovation, security, and trade.

In this episode, you'll gain insights into:
🌍 High-Stakes Game: Why setting AI standards is crucial for national power and competitiveness.
🇺🇸🇨🇳🇪🇺 Competing Visions: Understand the distinct strategies of the US (innovation-led), China (state-directed), and the EU (rights-focused AI Act).
🚫 Fragmentation Risks: Learn how incompatible standards can hinder progress and create barriers.
🤝 International Efforts: Explore the role of bodies like ISO/IEC JTC1/SC 42 and ITU in seeking common ground.
💡 Why It Matters: Connect these global debates to the AI tools, safety, and accessibility you experience.

This deep dive navigates the intricate landscape where technology meets politics, revealing the forces shaping the rulebook for the AI revolution.

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  • ISO/IEC 42001

  • ISO/IEC 23894

  • EU AI Act

  • UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of AI

  • OECD AI Principles

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