Challenging the Coloniality in Global AI Regulation Frameworks

This blog argues that the intensifying efforts to regulate AI, notably through initiatives like the EU AI Act, are predominantly driven by the Global North, often neglecting the significant socio-cultural, legal, and economic differences across countries. While there is widespread consensus that AI governance must adopt a global approach due to the technology’s borderless nature, many Global South nations are uncritically adopting AI regulations modelled on those from the Global North. This tendency risks reinforcing colonial mindsets, as these frameworks often fail to account for the diverse ways AI impacts different societies. The blog calls for a more nuanced and context-sensitive approach to AI regulation that challenges these existing power dynamics and better reflects the realities of post-colonial nations.