How the UN’s ITU Is Shaping Global AI Standards Ft. Tomas Lamanauskas | RegulatingAI Podcast

RegulatingAI Podcast: How the UN’s ITU Is Shaping Global AI Standards | Tomas Lamanauskas In this compelling episode, host Sanjay Puri sits down with Tomas Lamanauskas, Deputy Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), to explore the global architecture of AI governance. 🔍 What you’ll learn: How ITU transitioned from regulating telegraphs to AI governance Why AI standardization is not a barrier to innovation The ITU’s pivotal role in connecting 8 billion people The balance between innovation, regulation, and inclusion Behind-the-scenes of the AI for Good Global Summit 🌍 A must-watch for: Policymakers and AI regulators Tech entrepreneurs and infrastructure investors Anyone who cares about global equity in the age of AI Subscribe for future episodes diving deep into global AI governance. Resources Mentioned: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tlamanauskas/ https://www.itu.int/en/osg/Pages/biography-itu-dsg-tomas.aspx ⏱️ Timestamps: 0:00 Podcast Highlights & Introduction  2:00 What is the ITU and its role in AI regulation?  2:45 From telegraph to AI: A history of the ITU  8:42 Standardizing AI in a rapidly moving world  14:03 The ITU's role in enforcing standards  18:51 Three approaches to AI governance: EU, US, and China  25:01 Geopolitics and national security in AI  30:24 The importance of undersea cables  34:41 Ensuring AI benefits everyone and bridging the digital divide  43:21 The AI for Good Global Summit  48:28 Conclusion and farewell