General Approach to AI Governance

What is it about?

The Introduction and Rationale of Governing Artificial Intelligence sets the stage by arguing that AI represents a transformation as profound as the printing press or Industrial Revolution, bringing both opportunities and risks. While AI promises advances in areas like healthcare, productivity, and dispute resolution, it also amplifies dangers such as disinformation, bias, privacy violations, and malicious misuse. The authors contend that total control of AI is impossible, but effective governance is achievable through a blend of regulation, international standards, and professional practices. Drawing lessons from past disruptive technologies, they argue that laws alone are insufficient because they lag behind innovation and remain bounded by jurisdiction, while voluntary standards and cross-border professional guidelines can provide adaptable, ethical guardrails. The book proposes a hybrid governance model that coordinates regulation with international and professional standards—particularly those developed in fields like online dispute resolution—to guide developers, users, and policymakers toward ethical and responsible AI use.

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