This report presents a groundbreaking perspective on global AI governance, merging the legal expertise of Dentons, the world’s largest law firm, with the AI insights of VERSES and the socio-technical guidance of the Spatial Web Foundation.
It introduces a new generation of socio-technical standards aimed at shaping the global conversation on AI governance. These standards address critical challenges such as interoperability, explainability, and the rapid advancement of AI systems toward greater intelligence and autonomy.
The report also proposes an AI rating system to assess levels of intelligence and autonomy, offering corresponding governance frameworks for each tier. It tackles fundamental questions, including:
- How can governments regulate AI systems on the path to regulating themselves?
- How can humans remain involved to ensure AI aligns with our values, principles, and laws, while guaranteeing fair and equitable services for all?
- How can we encode and enforce AI laws within the systems themselves?
This report aims to pioneer a forward-looking approach for legal practitioners, regulators, and lawmakers, helping them adapt to the fast-paced advancements in AI.
We’ve provided access to both the Executive Summary and Full Report of “The Future of Global AI Governance,
