How Should AI Be Regulated? H.E. Dr. Kamal Shehadi on Innovation, Compute & Global AI Policy

Can governments regulate AI without slowing innovation? In this episode of the Regulating AI Podcast, Sanjay Puri sits down with H.E. Dr. Kamal Shehadi, Lebanon's Minister of Technology and Artificial Intelligence, live from the AI for Good Summit in Geneva. Drawing on his experience regulating the telecommunications industry, H.E. Dr. Kamal Shehadi explains what policymakers can learn as AI transforms economies around the world. The conversation explores AI regulation, compute access, self-regulation, national AI strategies, digital infrastructure, AI talent, and Lebanon's vision for becoming a regional AI innovation hub. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro: Regulating AI and the balance between innovation and oversight 0:15 - Lessons from telecom regulation for AI governance 2:25 - Self-regulation and international regulatory harmonization 3:00 - Building a national AI strategy and preparing economies 4:47 - Lebanon's AI talent, diaspora, and entrepreneurship 6:42 - Lebanon's role in the Middle East AI ecosystem 8:04 - Closing thoughts on Lebanon's AI future In this episode: Why AI regulation must balance innovation and safety Lessons from telecom regulation for AI governance The challenge of equitable access to AI compute Self-regulation vs. government regulation Building a national AI strategy How smaller countries can compete in the AI economy Lebanon's AI talent, diaspora, and startup ecosystem Why international collaboration is essential for AI development Lebanon's vision for becoming an AI hub in the Middle East Whether you're a policymaker, AI founder, regulator, investor, or technology leader, this conversation offers practical insights into building responsible AI ecosystems while fostering innovation. Subscribe for more conversations with global AI leaders, policymakers, researchers, and enterprise executives shaping the future of artificial intelligence. Guest: H.E. Dr. Kamal Shehadi, Minister of Technology and Artificial Intelligence, Lebanon #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #AIRegulation #AIGovernance #TechnologyPolicy #ResponsibleAI #AIForGood #GenerativeAI #Lebanon #MiddleEast #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #SanjayPuri #Podcast #KamalShehadi