Hitotsubashi Institute for Advanced Study

8 April, 16th Brown Bag Seminar: David Uriel Socol de la Osa (Assistant Professor, HIAS) , “ The Geopolitics of AI Governance: Shifts in the Global Paradigm, and the Role of Japan in the Future of AI ” (onsite)

The 16th HIAS Brown Bag Seminar

The HIAS Brown Bag Seminar is a seminar series hosted by Hitotsubashi Institute for Advanced Study (HIAS).
The seminar series aims to promote interaction between HIAS researchers, faculty members, and students university-wide.
HIAS, with its 10 research centers, will continue to strive to function as a hub to facilitate active research collaboration throughout the University.

*Registration deadline is 3 PM, 7 April. Anyone is welcome to attend!
<If space allows, walk-in participants will be accepted on the day of the event.>

*Bring your own lunch.
<Coffee and snacks will be served.>

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▪️Date: Tuesday, 8 April, 2025 12:40-13:40 (Presentation + Chat over lunch)

▪️Title: “ The Geopolitics of AI Governance: Shifts in the Global Paradigm, and the Role of Japan in the Future of AI ”

▪️Speaker: David Uriel Socol de la Osa (Assistant Professor, HIAS)

▪️Abstract: The global landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) governance appears to be undergoing a fundamental shift. In the aftermath of the G7 Hiroshima Process, the vision for AI governance centered on balancing the principles of technological development, economic growth, and fundamental rights through the establishment of international cooperation standards. However, this consensus now seems to be fragmenting, as AI governance is increasingly shaped by national security interests and economic competition. Policy approaches are diverging—evident in the United States scaling back AI safety measures in pursuit of AI as a strategic asset, the European Union adjusting its regulatory approach in response to industry pressures, and other nations recalibrating strategies to align with their geopolitical and economic priorities.

This presentation will examine Japan’s “light-touch” AI governance model, which aims to balance innovation with human-centric values, positioning it as a potential middle ground between regulatory extremes. As AI governance continues to evolve amid geopolitical tensions and regulatory fragmentation, Japan’s diplomatic and strategic positioning may play a pivotal role in fostering international cooperation. By exploring Japan’s role within this shifting landscape, this presentation will explore the future trajectory of global AI governance and the prospects for regulatory cohesion amid competing national interests.

▪️Venue: Room 205, Annex.(*) Kunitachi Campus, Hitotsubashi University
(*) No. 5 in this campus map

▪️Language: English

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