AI Regulation from Brussels to Asia: Effect and Side Effect?

Nop Chitranukroh, CIPP/A, Partner, Director, Tilleke & Gibbins

Barbara Li, CIPP/E, Partner, Reed Smith

Kyoungsic Min, AIGP, CIPP/E, Privacy Counsel, VeraSafe

Danh Nguyen, Partner, BNA Legal

The European Union’s AI Act has sparked global discussions on regulating artificial intelligence, with its effects reverberating beyond Europe. This “Brussels Effect” is now apparent in Asia, where countries are taking varied approaches to AI governance. This session will examine how EU AI regulations are influencing several legislative frameworks across Asia, including Korea, Thailand, China and Vietnam. We will explore the benefits, possibilities and challenges of adopting EU-inspired policies in the region and discuss whether these approaches truly align with Asia’s diverse socio-economic and technological ecosystems. Attendees will gain insights into current developments and hear from experts about the legal, ethical and business implications of these regulations.

What you will learn:

• How the EU AI Act is influencing regulatory landscapes across Asia, including Korea’s new AI Basic Act and proposed regulations in China, Thailand and Vietnam. 

• The challenges and opportunities of adopting EU-inspired AI policies in Asia’s diverse socio-economic contexts. 
• Actionable insights for businesses and policymakers to navigate the evolving AI regulatory environment in Asia.