Week 6
Question 1 (~30 mins): What roles do technical standards play in shaping global AI governance, and how do political and economic interests influence which standards are adopted or enforced? Use the EU’s harmonised approach under the AI Act as a case study.
Question 2 (~30 mins): The “Coded for Privileged Access” report shows how Big Tech companies influence AI policy at the international level.
Analyse how corporate lobbying and regulatory capture shape AI governance outcomes and evaluate whether existing governance mechanisms can resist this influence.
You might consider:
The mechanisms through which companies shape policy (e.g., standard-setting, expert consultations)
Case studies, such as the EU Code of Practice on GPAI
Potential reforms to limit corporate overreach in global governance
