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Southeast Asia eyes hands-off AI rules, defying EU ambitions

Economic Times

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Southeast Asian countries are taking a business-friendly approach to AI regulation, defying the stringent framework proposed by the European Union. A confidential draft of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations' (ASEAN) "guide to AI ethics and governance" emphasizes cultural differences and avoids prescribing risk categories. This approach is seen as more business-friendly, limiting compliance burdens and promoting innovation. ASEAN's hands-off approach to regulation is at odds with the EU's ambition to establish global AI governance standards. While the EU aims for consensus, ASEAN prefers member states to determine their own policies.

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