Navigating AI Policy Landscapes: Insights into Human Rights Considerations Across IEEE Regions
Angel Mary John, Jerrin Thomas Panachakel, Anusha S. P
TL;DR
The paper addresses the fragmentation of AI policy with respect to human rights by conducting a cross‑regional comparison of regulatory frameworks in the US, Europe, China, and Singapore. It maps how each region embeds human rights into AI governance—from the EU's stringent, rights‑protective Act to the US's innovation‑oriented, sectoral approach, China's state‑centric control, and Singapore's advisory governance. The authors synthesize key regulatory instruments (US Executive Order, EU AI Act, China policies, and Singapore's Model AI Governance) and discuss similarities such as ethics, risk‑based regulation, and stakeholder engagement, alongside differences in scope, enforcement, and cultural context. The work highlights the necessity of global dialogue to harmonize standards that safeguard human rights while promoting AI innovation, offering a framework for policymakers to balance competing imperatives in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.
Abstract
This paper explores the integration of human rights considerations into AI regulatory frameworks across different IEEE regions - specifically the United States (Region 1-6), Europe (Region 8), China (part of Region 10), and Singapore (part of Region 10). While all acknowledge the transformative potential of AI and the necessity of ethical guidelines, their regulatory approaches significantly differ. Europe exhibits a rigorous framework with stringent protections for individual rights, while the U.S. promotes innovation with less restrictive regulations. China emphasizes state control and societal order in its AI strategies. In contrast, Singapore's advisory framework encourages self-regulation and aligns closely with international norms. This comparative analysis underlines the need for ongoing global dialogue to harmonize AI regulations that safeguard human rights while promoting technological advancement, reflecting the diverse perspectives and priorities of each region.