Even Under Trump, AI Governance Is Here to Stay
Knowledge@Wharton December 17, 2024
Government policy is just one part of AI regulation, writes Wharton’s Kevin Werbach.
The following article was written by Kevin Werbach, a professor of legal studies and business ethics at the Wharton School, a former FCC counsel, and an expert on technology regulation, law, and ethics.
AI has been a huge topic since the release of ChatGPT two years ago. Whatever one thinks about the incoming Trump administration, it’s important to recognize this reality: A big push for looser AI regulation is heading our way. An influential group of Silicon Valley figures put its full weight behind Trump’s presidential campaign, and this cohort expects its agenda to be implemented. Their mantra is to unshackle AI development in the U.S., in...