In this episode of Regulating AI Talk, we sit down with Anne Bouverot, France’s Special Envoy for AI, to unpack one of the defining tensions of our time. As nations race to protect democratic values, economic competitiveness, and technological autonomy, AI refuses to respect borders. Anne explores how governments can balance AI sovereignty with global cooperation, why fragmented regulation could backfire, and what it will take to build shared rules for a technology shaping geopolitics, markets, and society itself. A must-listen conversation on power, policy, and the future of AI governance.

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping economies, governments, and global cooperation.

At the ASEAN platform, Sanjay Puri, Founder & Chairperson, sits down with U.S. Congressman Jay Obernolte to discuss the evolving landscape of AI governance, AI policy, and international collaboration.

This insightful conversation explores:

• The future of AI regulation and governance
• How governments can balance innovation and responsibility
• The role of ASEAN and global partnerships in shaping AI policy
• The importance of ethical, transparent, and inclusive AI frameworks

📌 Watch the full discussion to understand how policymakers and industry leaders are working together to shape the future of AI.

In this episode of the Regulating AI Podcast, we speak with Camille Carlton, Director of Policy at the Center for Humane Technology, a leading voice in AI regulation, chatbot safety, and public-interest technology.

Camille is directly involved in landmark lawsuits against CharacterAI and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, placing her at the forefront of debates around AI accountability, AI companions, and platform liability.

This conversation examines the mental-health risks of AI chatbots, the rise of AI companions, and why certain conversational systems may pose public-health concerns, especially for younger and socially isolated users. Camille also breaks down how AI governance frameworks differ across U.S. states, Congress, and the EU AI Act, and outlines what practical, enforceable AI policy could look like in the years ahead.

Key Takeaways

AI Chatbots as a Public-Health Risk

Why AI companions may intensify loneliness, emotional dependency, and psychological harm—raising urgent mental-health and safety concerns.

Regulating Chatbots vs. Foundation Models

Why high-risk conversational AI systems require different regulatory treatment than general-purpose LLMs and foundation models.

Global AI Governance Lessons

What the EU AI Act, U.S. states, and Congress can learn from each other when designing balanced, risk-based AI regulation.

Transparency, Design & Accountability

How a light-touch but firm AI policy approach can improve transparency, platform accountability, and data access without slowing innovation.

Why AI Personhood Is a Dangerous Idea

How framing AI systems as “persons” undermines liability, weakens accountability, and complicates enforcement.

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Resources Mentioned:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/camille-carlton

https://www.humanetech.com/

https://www.humanetech.com/substack

https://www.humanetech.com/podcast

https://www.humanetech.com/landing/the-ai-dilemma

https://centerforhumanetechnology.substack.com/p/ai-product-liability

https://www.humanetech.com/case-study/policy-in-action-strategic-litigation-that-helps-govern-ai