AI Reports · GovAI (Oxford) · 2026-10-17 · Policy position
AI Regulation From Principles to Rules: A Regulatory Approach for Frontier AI August 2024 Jonas Schuett, Markus Anderljung, Alexis Carlier, Leonie Koessler, Ben Garfinkel Several jurisdictions are sta
Several jurisdictions are starting to regulate frontier AI systems, and regulators may require developers to adopt safety measures. The authors compare high-level principles, which are adaptable but less certain, with specific rules, which are more certain but can quickly become outdated. They recommend that policymakers start by mandating high-level principles, closely overseeing compliance, and building regulatory capacity, then move toward more rule-based approaches over time.