Authors: Cezara Panait , Davor Ljubenkov , Dalia Alic
Abstract
Artificial Intelligence is an emerging technology area which permeates political, economic, socio-cultural and other spheres of life. In order to answer the question about striking the balance between innovation and regulation in AI, a comparative analysis is presented as the main methodological tool. The European Union, United States of America and China are identified as geopolitical global players with vastly different AI leadership stances when it comes to national strategies, research & development funding, data protection acts or ethical concerns. These different perspectives are the basis for policy recommendations, either regulatory, strategic or plainly focused on public governance and technology management.
KEY WORDS
Artificial Intelligence, Regulation, Innovation, Global Governance, EU, US, China
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Cezara Panait, Davor Ljubenkov, Dalia Alic (2021), Striking the balance between innovation and regulation in AI – is Europe leading the way or lagging behind? , Europuls Policy Journal, 1:1, p. 27-45
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