How the UN’s ITU Is Shaping Global AI Standards Ft. Tomas Lamanauskas | RegulatingAI Podcast

RegulatingAI Podcast: How the UN’s ITU Is Shaping Global AI Standards | Tomas Lamanauskas 

In this compelling episode, host Sanjay Puri sits down with Tomas Lamanauskas, Deputy Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), to explore the global architecture of AI governance. 

🔍 What you’ll learn: 

• How ITU transitioned from regulating telegraphs to AI governance 
• Why AI standardization is not a barrier to innovation 
• The ITU’s pivotal role in connecting 8 billion people 
• The balance between innovation, regulation, and inclusion 
• Behind-the-scenes of the AI for Good Global Summit 

🌍 A must-watch for: 

• Policymakers and AI regulators 
• Tech entrepreneurs and infrastructure investors 
• Anyone who cares about global equity in the age of AI 

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Resources Mentioned: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tlamanauskas/ 

https://www.itu.int/en/osg/Pages/biography-itu-dsg-tomas.aspx 

⏱️ Timestamps: 

0:00 Podcast Highlights & Introduction  

2:00 What is the ITU and its role in AI regulation?  

2:45 From telegraph to AI: A history of the ITU  

8:42 Standardizing AI in a rapidly moving world  

14:03 The ITU's role in enforcing standards  

18:51 Three approaches to AI governance: EU, US, and China  

25:01 Geopolitics and national security in AI  

30:24 The importance of undersea cables  

34:41 Ensuring AI benefits everyone and bridging the digital divide  

43:21 The AI for Good Global Summit  

48:28 Conclusion and farewell