1、AI SAFETY GOVERNANCE,THE SOUTHEAST ASIAN WAYLyantoniette Chua,Philip Tham,Chinasa T.OkoloREPORTAUGUST 2025ABOUT THE BROOKINGS INSTITUTIONThe Brookings Institution is a nonprofit organization devoted to independent research and policy solutions.Its mission is to conduct high-quality,independent resea
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3、 AI SAFETY ASIAEstablished in 2024,AI Safety Asia(AISA)is a global non-profit dedicated to building Asia as a globally-leading safe and responsible AI innovator.We strive to minimise the risks of AI adoption while supporting societies to adopt AI safely.At the core of our mission is the integrated,d
4、iverse and collaborative nature of our work.We believe that achieving safe and governed AI begins with building bridgesbetween generations,disciplines,and regions through actionable steps across our three interrelated program pillars that convene,research and build capacity to shape the future of AI
5、 governance in Asia.Beginning in Southeast Asia,we support the development of policy,tech-nical,and research capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region to help ensure AI is governed safely and responsibly.AI SAFETY GOVERNANCE,THE SOUTHEAST ASIAN WAYLYANTONIETTE CHUA is a co-founder of AI Safety Asi
6、a(AISA),where she is the executive director for strategic futures&global affairs.PHILIP THAM is the managing editor of this report and an analyst for AI Safety Asia(AISA).CHINASA T.OKOLO is a fellow in the Governance Studies program at the Brookings Institution.AUGUST 20251AI SAFETY GOVERNANCE,THE S