Episode 5: United Nations Global Risk Report - AI Perceptions and Policies with Jennifer Castaneda & Zoi Roupakia

01/09/2025 26 min
Episode 5: United Nations Global Risk Report - AI Perceptions and Policies with Jennifer Castaneda & Zoi Roupakia

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In this episode of Risk Radar, host Jared Ng is joined by AI policy experts, Jennifer Castaneda and Zoi Roupakia to unpack the findings of the UN Global Risk Report —with a special focus on public perceptions of AI risks in Southeast Asia.They explore more on optimism about AI in the region, digital divides in governance frameworks, and how data security and misinformation fuel concern. The discussion highlights the challenges governments face in balancing innovation, regulation, and public confidence, for integrating safe and effective AI adoption.This episode also spotlights an executive summary booklet featuring key policy insights on AI, data, workplace safety, and digital trade in Southeast Asia, developed by Cambridge Industrial Innovation Policy and partners using World Risk Poll data.Tune in to discover why understanding perceptions is vital for responsible AI governance and the executive summary here!