TAMING INTELLIGENCE: WHY AI REGULATION MUST BE UNIFORM AND UNIVERSAL

Abstract

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly evolved from a technological innovation within a niche/industry and into a global infrastructure that boosts governance, trade, communication, education, national security, and daily social interactions. Sadly, the legal and ethical frameworks governing Artificial Intelligence remain fragmented, inconsistent, largely industry-specific and heavily dependent on domestic political priorities. The present fragmentation produces regulatory 
arbitrage, inconsistent protection for human rights, and global vulnerabilities. This paper argued that the scale, speed, and cross-border influence of Artificial Intelligence necessitate a uniform 
regulatory structure, one based on shared global ideas, standards, and coordinated execution. Using a doctrinal research methodology by reliance on both primary and secondary sources such as international law, human rights standards, cyber governance, and economic regulation, the paper looked at the problems with current models, identified opportunities for global partnership, and suggests paths to a global AI regulatory structure that can protect humanity and still allow for 
innovation. it recommended amongst others, that a universal uniform global AI regulatory scheme be evolved, as a panacea to dealing with the negatives issues an unregulated Artificial Intelligence structure portends.