Episode Summary: 

In this episode of BetterTech on Implementing AI Policy, our host, Colin McCarthy sits down with Dr. Grace S. Thomson, Director of the AI Policy Clinics at the Center for AI and Digital Policy, to discussImplementing AI Policy; how global frameworks, national laws, and community engagement are shaping the future of AI governance. Dr. Thomson shares her insights on why transparency, fairness, and accountability are essential safeguards in building AI systems that protect rights and strengthen democratic institutions. We dive into the growing impact of international efforts like UNESCO’s AI principles and the EU AI Act, exploring how policies regulating AI bias, privacy violations, misinformation, deepfakes, and facial recognition are already shaping everyday.

Show Notes:

1. Discover how global organizations are shaping AI policies to protect human rights and democratic values.
2. Dr. Grace Thomson shares key frameworks, regulatory developments, and the future skills needed for effective AI policymaking.
3. The evolution of AI governance since 2018, including key principles and frameworks.
4. Risks of unregulated AI: bias, privacy infringement, misinformation, and misuse.
5. Opportunities for governments to leverage AI in education, healthcare, and public services.

This episode is hosted by Colin McCarthy, Host, BetterTech