RegulatingAI Podcast: How the UN’s ITU Is Shaping Global AI Standards | Tomas Lamanauskas
In this compelling episode, host Sanjay Puri sits down with Tomas Lamanauskas, Deputy Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), to explore the global architecture of AI governance.

🔍 What you’ll learn:
~ How ITU transitioned from regulating telegraphs to AI governance
~ Why AI standardisation is not a barrier to innovation
~ The ITU’s pivotal role in connecting 8 billion people
~ The balance between innovation, regulation, and inclusion
~ Behind the Scenes of the AI for Good Global Summit

🌍 A must-watch for:
~ Policymakers and AI regulators
~ Tech entrepreneurs and infrastructure investors
~ Anyone who cares about global equity in the age of AI
~ Subscribe for future episodes diving deep into global AI governance.

Resources Mentioned:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tlamanauskas/
https://www.itu.int/en/osg/Pages/biography-itu-dsg-tomas.aspx

⏱️ Timestamps:
0:00 Podcast Highlights & Introduction
2:00 What is the ITU and its role in AI regulation?
2:45 From telegraph to AI: A history of the ITU
8:42 Standardizing AI in a rapidly moving world
14:03 The ITU’s role in enforcing standards
18:51 Three approaches to AI governance: EU, US, and China
25:01 Geopolitics and national security in AI
30:24 The importance of undersea cables
34:41 Ensuring AI benefits everyone and bridging the digital divide
43:21 The AI for Good Global Summit
48:28 Conclusion and farewell

About your host
Sanjay Puri is a recognized authority on US-India relations. He serves as the Chairman of the US-India Political Action Committee (USINPAC), a national, bipartisan political action committee representing Indian-Americans. He is also the founder of the Alliance for US India Business (AUSIB), an organization dedicated to strengthening economic ties between the US and India. He is also a successful technology entrepreneur, mentor, and investor.

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