- The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has announced its AI governance and ethical principles at the 4th ASEAN Digital Ministers’ Meeting in Singapore.
- Objective: These guidelines provide a voluntary and business-friendly strategy for controlling AI technologies while promoting economic progress.
About Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
| Established | August 8, 1967 |
| Members | Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam |
| Objective | To promote political and economic cooperation and regional stability among member countries. |
| Key Areas of Cooperation | Economic IntegrationPolitical and Security CooperationSocial and Cultural Cooperation |
| Significance | Promotes economic growth, stability, and peace in the Southeast Asian region. It is also a forum for diplomatic dialogue and conflict resolution. |
| ASEAN Secretariat | Jakarta, Indonesia (The ASEAN Secretariat is the organization responsible for coordinating ASEAN activities.) |
ASEAN’s AI regulations
- Flexibility and Specificity: ASEAN regulations are less restrictive than those in the EU, reflecting the region’s diversified digital ecosystem and infrastructure.
- ASEAN prefers to control AI through voluntary guidelines and rules of conduct rather than implementing harsh laws.
Source: https://asean.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/ASEAN-Guide-on-AI-Governance-and-Ethics_beautified_201223_v2.pdf