The tech regulation paradox

The article discusses the challenges of regulating rapidly advancing AI technology, as seen in contracts between Anthropic, OpenAI, and the US Department of War. It highlights the tension between innovation and regulation, emphasizing the need for a balanced, democratic process involving various stakeholders to ensure ethical use of technology. “Why would you want regulation to run neck-and-neck with technology development? Do you not want the creation of a new regulation to involve involved debates, have a slow, iterative drafting process, and be based on consensus? I am happy with the pace of misalignment, and unless a technology is established and adopted, it is premature to regulate it and stunt its development,” Sajai Singh, partner at JSA Advocates and Solicitors tells Forbes India. Read more