Wharton professor of legal studies and business ethics Kevin Werbach explains why AI governance is so difficult, why companies can't be left to regulate themselves, and what governments need to do as AI becomes more powerful.
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As AI becomes more powerful, who should be responsible for governing it?
Kevin Werbach, Wharton professor and chair of legal studies and business ethics, explores the growing challenges of AI governance, from accountability and safety to the difficulty of creating effective regulations across countries. He explains why AI companies can’t be expected to regulate themselves and why governments need to play a more constructive role in managing the risks of increasingly powerful AI.
Available on October 13, 2026.
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