The AI Governance Gap — Why Algorithms Need Conscience, Not Just Compliance


The EU AI Act, enforcing significant penalties for noncompliance, seeks to regulate high-risk AI systems, emphasizing moral governance alongside technical compliance. While necessary, this framework lacks moral architecture, risking harm despite adherence to rules. Builders must prioritize community needs to ensure AI systems serve and do not exclude vulnerable populations.

The Rules-Based Order Is a Noble Fiction


The author argues that true power requires both moral clarity and enforcement to protect vulnerable populations. Reflecting on personal experiences and historical lessons, they emphasize the chaos that arises in the absence of a strong hegemony while advocating for an American-led world order as a means of survival and stability.