Promoting Accountable AI and Addressing Privacy Risks in Southeast Asia
Promoting Accountable AI and Addressing Privacy Risks in Southeast Asia
Publish Date: 2026-06-15 22:42:00
Source Domain: techforgoodinstitute.org
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming economies and societies across Southeast Asia. Governments are increasingly integrating AI into public services, while businesses are deploying AI tools to improve productivity, customer engagement, and decision-making. Research suggests that 43% of employees across Asia Pacific are using Gen AI for work purposes. As AI systems become more embedded in critical sectors such as finance, healthcare, education, and public administration, questions surrounding governance have moved from theoretical discussions to urgent policy priorities.
However, the pace of AI adoption has outstripped the development of governance capabilities in many organisations. Across the region, policymakers, businesses, and civil society are grappling with risks relating to privacy protection, algorithmic bias, data security, and transparency among others. The increasing use of generative and agentic AI systems has introduced new challenges that put into question the need for more adaptive principles and approaches to guide action when AI systems cause harm.
Against this backdrop, Keith Detros, Programme Manager at the Tech for Good Institute (TFGI), participated in the panel discussion “When AI Goes Wrong and How to Get it Right: Privacy Risks, Ethical Harm, and Accountable AI Governance” during the National Privacy Awareness Week 2026 conference organised by the National Privacy Commission. The panel brought together experts from government, industry, and civil society, to identify the risks that come with greater integration of AI in organisational processes, and best practices stakeholders can deploy for a more proactive response.
Moderator and Panellists
- Sandra Liu, Fellow, Center for Information Policy Leadership
- Royce Wee, Public Policy Director,META APAC
- Bo Kim, Head of Legal, Global Privacy Regulatory & Policy,Tiktok
- Sara Venturina, Chief Data Officer, GCash
- Keith Detros, Programme Manager, Tech for Good Institute
