Technological advancements in AI have sparked a global conversation about the need for regulation. As AI systems become more complex, the world is grappling with how to create regulations that balance innovation with ethical and legal considerations. And safety issues, too.
Many countries (The United States, Europe and China in particular) are locked into an AI race (like the old space race) at the moment to see who can develop AI quickly and gain an advantage. Regulation is part of that, and generally speaking, countries are putting innovation over safety. How should countries regulate AI? Should they follow the US approach outlined in America’s AI Action Plan or the EU approach outlined in the EU AI Act?
A free webinar organised by Lexing South Africa with an expert panel of Lexing members
People are often surprised about how many AI regulations already exist.
This webinar, entitled “Surveying AI regulation across the globe”, organised by Lexing South Africa (Michalsons) offers insights into how the world is regulating AI. Specifically, it examines the regulatory approaches countries are taking, the challenges they face, and the emerging developments that shape how we enable this powerful technology.
Join this webinar to get a high-level overview of AI regulation around the world. Not the bird’s-eye view, but the astronaut’s-eye view.
Who should attend
This is essential for any organisation to understand and plan for the regulations that impact how they use AI.
- AI Officers or AI Governance Officers: They are often the lead and need to know which AI regulations apply so they can govern AI in their organisations.
- Compliance officers: You can only start complying with regulations if you know what regulations exist and whether they apply to your organisation.
- Legal professionals (including general counsel) in-house legal teams, and legal experts, seek an understanding of AI regulations to navigate legal implications and compliance issues.
- Policy makers: Government officials and policymakers aiming to formulate effective regulations that foster innovation while safeguarding societal interests.
- Business leaders: CEOs and executives responsible for aligning AI strategies with regulatory landscapes to ensure ethical and lawful AI deployment.
- Data protection (information) officers: Professionals managing data governance, ensuring compliance with AI-related data protection laws and regulations.
- Technology managers: Individuals overseeing AI development and deployment within organisations, keen on understanding regulatory requirements to avoid legal pitfalls.
Outcomes
- Stay updated on the latest approaches to AI regulation by tracking developments worldwide.
- Determine which laws you must comply with and understand whether they apply to you.
- Comply with as many laws as possible by understanding how to navigate the differences and overlaps among them.
- Develop, implement, monitor, and maintain a robust regulatory compliance framework tailored to your organisation’s specific needs by understanding your options.
Presenters and panellists
John Giles from Lexing South Africa (Michalsons) is the host. John has spent a lot of time reading and researching the different regulatory approaches in different countries. He has written many insights about AI law. He is also the lead for the AI Regulations page and the module called Surveying AI regulation across the globe in the Michalsons Trustworthy AI programme.
Several experts from the Lexing Network will join the panel to give input regarding their respective countries. This event also serves as a preview to the Lexing Network conference we will hold in London on 17 November 2025. The Lexing Network recently published a comparative study of the Regulation of Generative AI in multiple countries.
- Frédéric Forster – Vice-President of Lexing®, the first international lawyers’ network for digital and emerging law. (France)
- Jennifer Beckage, Esq., CIPP/US, CIPP/E – Founding Partner at The Beckage Firm (United States), technology and AI lawyer.
- Jun Yang – Managing Partner, Jade & Fountain PRC lawyers (China), head of IP/IT practice group.
- Pádraig Walsh – Partner at Tanner De Witt (Hong Kong), specialist in Technology, Fintech and Regulation.
- Winnie Chang – Managing Director at OrionW (Singapore), Head of TMT and FinTech.
Bookings
- Webinar name: “Surveying AI regulation across the globe”
- Date: 6 November 2025
- Time: 10 AM – 11 AM (CAT – Central Africa Time)
- Where: Online (Zoom)
- Language: English
- Price: free for all attendees, open to all subject to registration.
Please register for the event by clicking on the ‘I register for your training” button on the right.
Find out more
If you find value in this webinar, please consider:
- attending the Lexing Network conference we will hold in London on 17 November 2025 or
- joining a Lexing South Africa (Michalsons) programme.