South Korea’s New AI Framework Act: A Balancing Act Between Innovation and Regulation
On 21 January 2025, South Korea became the first jurisdiction in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region to adopt comprehensive artificial intelligence (AI) legislation. Taking effect on 22 January 2026, the Framework Act on Artificial Intelligence Development and Establishment of a Foundation for Trustworthiness (AI Framework Act or simply, Act) introduces specific obligations for “high-impact” AI systems […]
Geopolitical fragmentation, the AI race, and global data flows: the new reality
Most countries in the world have data protection or privacy laws and there is growing cross-border enforcement cooperation between data protection authorities, which might lead one to believe that the protection of global data flows and transfers is steadily advancing. However, instability and risks arising from wars, trade disputes, and the weakening of the rule […]
REPORT LAUNCH: NAVIGATING GOVERNANCE FRAMEWORKS FOR GENERATIVE AI IN THE ASIA-PACIFIC
The Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) has been globally and deeply engaged in AI governance and regulation for nearly a decade. Since 2023, FPF’s Asia-Pacific office (FPF APAC) has been engaged in a year-long study on the governance and regulation of “Generative AI Systems” in the Asia-Pacific. At the same time, Lee & Ko, a […]
