Navigating the future AI regulation and mission-oriented innovation

The Department of Law at North South University (NSU) hosted a "Regulating Artificial Intelligence for Mission-Oriented Innovation" seminar on 16 January 2025 at the university's Moot Court Room.

The keynote speaker for the event was Mr Mohammad Ataul Karim, a DPhil candidate and GTA in Intellectual Property Law at the University of Oxford. Md. Rajab Ali, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Law, delivered the welcome address. Prof. Md. Rizwanul Islam, Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Department of Law, NSU provided the opening remarks. Faculty members and students from the Department of Law and other departments attended the seminar.

In his opening speech, Dr Rizwanul Islam stated that the seminar would enhance students' understanding of the critical role of Intellectual Property in today's rapidly evolving technological landscape. In the keynote address, Mr Ataul Karim emphasised the importance of regulating Artificial Intelligence (AI) to foster innovation and its contribution to promoting social welfare. He discussed the current state of AI technology, its regulatory challenges, and its potential role in mission-oriented innovation. Mr Karim highlighted how AI is transforming various sectors of society and presented case laws and EU Intellectual Property provisions to underscore the significance of AI regulation for mission-driven progress. He further included the connection between beneficial innovation and ethical dilemmas and discussed the necessity of a regulatory framework.

In his concluding remarks, Md. Rajab Ali, a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Law at NSU, thanked the distinguished guest for sharing his expertise and knowledge with the students and guests.

During the Q and A session, students and faculty members engaged with the keynote speaker and Ms. Mahua Zahur, Director of the Centre for Learning Intellectual Property, on various aspects of AI control, including ethics, privacy, and security.

This seminar provided an invaluable platform for in-depth discussion on the need for AI regulation, policy development, and its application in mission-oriented innovation. North South University remains committed to supporting students by fostering deeper insights into the law and encouraging interactive dialogues on critical issues in future events.