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A Pathway to AI Governance
Bharath Reddy et al
This discussion document critically examines the different stages of the AI supply chain, exploring a pathway for AI governance from a national interest perspective.
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8th Dr. HGV Reddy Memorial Lecture - Dr. K. P. Krishnan on “Regulation, Federalism, and Institutional Accountability”
8th Dr. HGV Reddy Memorial Lecture
8th Dr. HGV Reddy Memorial Lecture - Dr. K. P. Krishnan on “Regulation, Federalism, and Institutional Accountability”