Who Should Regulate the Digital World? Research Insights from Dr. Cary Coglianese

Dr. Cary Coglianese, Edward B. Shils Professor of Law and Professor of Political Science, and Director of the Penn Program on Regulation at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, shares key insights from his research, “On the Need for Digital Regulators.” Dr. Coglianese argues that the digital era demands a dual approach to governance: we need both regulators of digital technologies and regulators armed with digital tools. Rather than creating a single, centralized "AI czar" - which he views as impractical given the vast diversity of AI applications across sectors like healthcare, finance, and transportation he advocates for empowering existing agencies to upgrade their technological capabilities. This means domain-specific regulators must address new digital manifestations of traditional market failures, such as algorithmic collusion and opaque decision-making, while simultaneously leveraging AI to enhance their own efficiency in processing public comments and engaging with citizens. Ultimately, he posits that effective digital regulation requires a distributed network of agile, tech-savvy agencies that can balance innovation with rigorous, risk-based oversight. This podcast is brought to you by Global Management Consultancy. For more information, please visit www.globalmanagementconsultancy.com. Disclaimer: A. The background music used in this video is the property of its respective developer and is protected by Copyright. Although it is a free version, Business Talk, Global Management Consultancy and Deepak Bhatt do not hold the rights to this music. B. Dr. Cary Coglianese generously shared profound insights from his research, “On the Need for Digital Regulators,” during his appearance on the Business Talk podcast channel. The uploaded video contains copyrighted material; therefore, any modifications to graphics, music, or the presence of the author or host are strictly prohibited.