STUDY FOCUS The paper examines the mobility challenges posed by population ageing, specifically focusing on Japan as a case study. It explores how innovations like autonomous vehicles and Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) can address these challenges, while highlighting the barriers to their implementation. Through interviews with practitioners and experts, the study reveals interconnected issues such as safety, driver shortages, deteriorating transport services, and accessibility barriers that impact the elderly’s mobility and well-being. STUDY FOCUS The paper explores the regulatory landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) in Russia, highlighting the government’s reliance on unenforceable ethical principles and industry self-regulation instead of strict regulations. Based on 50 interviews with policymakers, AI representatives, and academics, the study illustrates how this regulatory regime has been influenced by major tech companies seeking to minimize oversight. This approach, framed as a strategy to promote local innovation, may unintentionally compromise public interest by allowing for “ethics washing,” where companies present superficial compliance with ethical standards without real accountability. POLICY RECOMMENDATION Governments should consider establishing clear, enforceable regulations for AI technologies that prioritize consumer protection and public interest. Rather than relying solely on selfregulation and ethical guidelines, a balanced approach that includes robust oversight and accountability measures is essential to mitigate the risks of ethics washing and ensure responsible AI development. SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION POLICY Trencher, Gregory, Masaru Yarime, and Jeongsoo Yu. “Using emerging technologies to tackle mobility challenges caused by population ageing: Experiences from Japan.” Technological Forecasting and Social Change 208 (2024): 123729. POLICY RECOMMENDATION Policymakers should prioritize the development and implementation of mobility innovations tailored to the needs of the elderly. A holistic approach is essential to address the interlinked challenges of safety, accessibility, and service quality, while ensuring that expectations align with the realities of ageing populations. Papyshev, Gleb, and Masaru Yarime. “The limitation of ethics-based approaches to regulating artificial intelligence: regulatory gifting in the context of Russia.” AI & SOCIETY 39, no. 3 (2024): 1381-1396. 17 SCHOLARLY SHOWCASE
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