Malaysia opens public consultation on AI Governance Bill
The proposed Bill would introduce central institutional oversight, principle-based national baselines, and a risk-based approach to regulation.
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Between innovation and precaution: what Indonesia’s emerging AI governance framework signals for Asia
Indonesia is beginning to ask the right questions about AI governance in healthcare. HealthTechAsia's Vishnu Narayan asks whether its approach could offer a model for the rest of ASEAN.
Saudi Arabia calls for member state primacy in AI governance at UN General Assembly
Speaking for the Arab Group, Saudi Arabia said ethical frameworks for AI should be grounded in transparency, reliability and accountability.
Beyond the megacity: AI, governance, and the rise of intelligent peri-urban regions
AI could expand access to healthcare and reshape how societies are organised. But who governs the algorithm? Vishnu Narayan on the intelligent city.
When healthcare becomes infrastructure: AI, digital identity, and the quiet risk of exclusion
HealthTechAsia's Vishnu Narayan asks whether governance keep pace as Global South digital health infrastructures deepen and dependence outpaces accountability.
UN consultation calls for enforceable AI governance as Global Dialogue approaches
HealthTechAsia Contributing Policy Editor Vishnu Narayan joined the United Nations Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies' third virtual stakeholder consultation on 12 May.
China’s new AI agent framework puts healthcare in the regulatory spotlight
The document sets out a comprehensive framework covering technology standards, safety requirements, governance structures, sector-specific applications, and ecosystem development.
UN global AI governance dialogue: submission deadline imminent as Geneva summit approaches
Governments, businesses, academics, and civil society organisations have until 30 April to submit their views on AI governance, as the UN closes its global consultation.
Saudi Arabia’s AI governance consultation enters final days
The draft policy applies to government bodies, private companies, non-profit organisations, and individuals involved in developing, deploying, or publishing AI applications within KSA.