“High Wire" Book Talk : The Global Race to Regulate AI and Its Impact on National Competitiveness by Prof. Angela Zhang

Generative AI has captivated the global stage, prompting fierce discussions on AI safety and the risks involved. In response, major superpowers are swiftly advancing their regulatory frameworks: China has been proactive in rolling out a series of AI legislations; the European Union is on the verge of finalizing its AI Act; and the United States adopted a sweeping executive order last October to mitigate AI risks and ensure safety. This flurry of activity suggests a competition among major powers to regulate AI.

Drawing insights from her recently released book, High Wire: How China Regulates Big Tech and Governs the Private Economy, Professor Angela Zhang challenges the prevailing view of a regulatory race, unveiling a strategic and nuanced global regulatory landscape. She will delve into how the distinct approaches adopted by each superpower could influence their AI competitiveness. Additionally, she will highlight the importance of global cooperation on AI safety, a critical issue in the era of rapid technological advancement.

Join us for an engaging discussion that reconsiders the global approach to AI regulation and its impact on national competitiveness and safety collaboration.

About The Speaker:
Angela Zhang is Associate Professor of Law at the University of Hong Kong and Director of the Philip K. H. Wong Center for Chinese Law.  Widely recognized as a leading authority on China’s tech regulation, Angela has written extensively on this topic. She is the author of "Chinese Antitrust Exceptionalism: How the Rise of China Challenges Global Regulation" (Oxford, 2021), which was named one of the Best Political Economy Books of 2021 by ProMarket. Angela's second book, "High Wire: How China Regulates Big Tech and Governs Its Economy," was released by Oxford University Press in March 2024.  For more information, please visit her website at AngelaZhang.net, and follow her on Twitter @AngelaZhangHK.

The Moderator:

Dr Xu Zhang a marketing expert who specializes in developing effective marketing strategies for digital platform markets. She possesses extensive expertise in analyzing how information design and pricing can impact market efficiency, business profits and consumer welfare.

Xu holds a PhD degree in Business Economics from the University of Michigan, an MS in Economics from UC Davis, a BS in Engineering from Tsinghua University, and dual BA in Economics from Peking University. 

 

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