Artificial Intelligence: To regulate or not is no longer the question

In this article:

• Three archetypes have emerged globally
• Targeted laws that regulate use of AI for specific applications
• Extension of data protection laws to regulate AI whenever personal data is used
• Third is an overarching law that regulates AI systems as per the risks posed
• Singapore’s multi-pronged approach supports AI adoption, clarifies how existing regulations apply and builds future capabilities for regulation.
• Yeong Zee Kin is the Chief Executive of the Singapore Academy of Law (SAL).
• This opinion piece is adapted from a chapter he contributed to the Singapore Computer Society’s AI Ethics and Governance Body of Knowledge Version 2.0.