Introduction

Abstract

Abstract In this Introduction to The Oxford Handbook of AI Governance, the editorial team provides an overview of what we mean by artificial intelligence and by governance. The introduction then briefly maps how governance has evolved to respond to the evolution of technology and culture. It argues that our governance ecosystem has adapted to include a strong pairing of humans not only with machines but also with other artificial entities, such as markets and organizations. It is within this ecosystem that modern AI, particularly in the form of machine learning, has entered the governance ecosystem, with important consequences both for the governance ecosystem and for AI development, implementation, and use. From this general overview of AI and governance and their ecosystem, the Introduction offers a section by section summary of the Handbook. Section 1 is the Introduction and Overview from various contributors. Section 2 sets the Value Foundations of AI Governance. Section 3 focuses on Developing an AI Governance Regulatory Ecosystem. Section 4 provides Frameworks and Approaches for AI Governance. Section 5 examines the Assessment and Implementation of AI Governance. Section 6 explores AI Governance from the Ground Up. Section 7 analyzes the Economic Dimensions of AI Governance. Section 8 takes a close look at Domestic Policy Applications of AI. And finally, Section 9 turns to questions of International Politics and AI. Taken together, these sections provide a general overview of the current discourse around AI and governance.