On September 11, 2025, RCTT's experts took part in the Virtual round table AI Safety in East Asia “Accelerate with Foresight: Safeguards and Preparedness for East Asia's AI Future” organized by AI Safety Asia (AISA).

The roundtable aims to explore Japan's pivotal role in advancing AI safety governance regionally and globally through initiatives like the Hiroshima AI Process and its role in G7, and efforts in shaping international standards for safe, and governed AI.

Highlights include:

• Keynote by Joël (Naoki) Christoph on Japan’s role in the G7, GPAI, and the Hiroshima AI Process
• Panel Discussion moderated by Eleanor Warnock with insights from thought leaders Yuko Harayama, Merve Hickok, Kyoko Yoshinaga.

You can access the event recording here: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7367204009511702530/

Additionally have a look at some useful links:

• AI Singapore
• SEA-LION.AI
• Global Forum on the Ethics of AI 2025
• China AI Development and Safety Network
• Chinese AI Safety Institute Counterparts
• WhiteBox Research
• Centre for the Governance of AI
• AI safety in Vietnam, Brunei, and Laos