UJ Vice-Chancellor Prof Mpedi Advances Global AI Governance Dialogue with Podcast Launch
Shaping Global AI Governance: UJ Vice-Chancellor Prof Mpedi Launches Podcast to Drive Legal and Policy Debate
The University of Johannesburg has positioned itself at the forefront of the global artificial intelligence governance discourse with the launch of Beyond the Code: AI and Law, a podcast led by Vice-Chancellor Letlhokwa George Mpedi. Introduced at the UJ Arts Centre on 29 April 2026, the initiative signals a strategic move into the international policy arena as AI regulation becomes an urgent legal and geopolitical issue. Featuring global thought leaders such as Tshilidzi Marwala, the podcast addresses the growing gap between rapid technological advancement and the frameworks required to ensure accountability, justice, and ethical governance. By emphasising enforceable regulation over voluntary guidelines, Prof Mpedi highlights the critical role universities play in shaping not only innovation but also the legal and societal structures that will govern AI in the future.
