AI Governance Talk - Effective Governance and State of AI Safety in Singapore
First Talk: How effective governance creates better outcomes for AI
AI governance is often framed as an abstract or regulatory issue, often with the fear that it governance stifles innovation and makes the use of new technologies and developments cumbersome. In practice, it is about making AI systems trustworthy, effective, and sustainable. In this talk, we’ll explore the relationship between effective governance moves beyond a compliance burden, and towards better outcomes for both organisations and society, and how good governance is not about compromise.
About the speaker
Dr. Eric J. W. Orlowski is a researcher specialising in the social impact of emerging technologies. Currently a research fellow in AI Governance at AI Singapore, he has a keen interest in the practical applications of governance frameworks--moving beyond compliance and risk management. He has a research background in Science and Technology Studies (STS), with a Ph.D. in social and cultural anthropology, with much of his academic work focusing on the sociopolitical implications of emerging technology. Eric has worked close with AI Sweden, the National AI Office (Malaysia), and holds an adjunct position at the University of Uppsala.
Second Talk: State of AI Safety in Singapore
The State of AI Safety in Singapore report, published in July 2025, presents the first comprehensive analysis of Singapore’s AI safety ecosystem. It demonstrates how smaller, resource-constrained states like Singapore can still play a meaningful role in shaping emerging AI safety norms, even as global discussions often focus on a few countries developing frontier-scale models.
Download report here: https://concordia-ai.com/research/state-of-ai-safety-in-singapore/
About the speaker
Jonathan is an International AI Governance Project Manager at Concordia AI, a social enterprise dedicated to advancing global AI safety and governance. The organisation conducts research, advises leading AI companies and policymakers, and promotes international coordination, including hosting convenings in Singapore.