What Will the Role of Standards Be In AI Governance?

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What Will the Role of Standards Be In AI Governance?

Why standards are at the centre of AI regulation conversations and the challenges they raise

By Hadrien Pouget

Published on Apr 5, 2023

Ada Lovelace Institute

Technology Western Europe Iran

Carnegie does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.

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