Responsible AI UK Welcomes Chuen Hong Lew to its International Ambassadors Council
Former Chief Executive of Singapore’s IMDA and Partner at Granite Asia brings global expertise in AI governance, investment and digital trust.
Responsible AI UK (RAi UK) has expanded its International Ambassadors Council (IAC) with the appointment of Chuen Hong Lew, whose international leadership across AI governance, public policy, and technology investment will further strengthen the Council’s global advocacy and collaboration on responsible AI.
Chuen Hong Lew is a Partner at technology venture capital firm Granite Asia and a Non-Resident Fellow at Stanford University’s Institute for Human-Centered AI (HAI). He brings extensive experience spanning technology investment, public policy, national leadership and international collaboration. As former Chief Executive of Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), Chuen led national initiatives in frontier technologies, digital infrastructure and AI policy, while contributing to international efforts on AI safety and governance. Prior to this, he served in the Singapore Armed Forces, culminating as Chief of Navy. He has also played an active role in international cross-sector initiatives on digital trust. Today, his work focuses on enabling the trusted and resilient scaling of AI through investment, partnerships and ecosystem-building.
The Responsible AI UK International Ambassadors Council is a global network of leading researchers, policymakers, civil society representatives and industry experts working together to advance the responsible and trustworthy development and use of AI worldwide. Through international collaboration, the Council helps shape dialogue, share best practice and strengthen the global ecosystem for responsible AI.
Professor Wendy Hall, Chair of the Responsible AI UK International Ambassadors Council, said: “Chuen Hong Lew brings an exceptional combination of leadership across government, industry and international AI policy. His experience in translating responsible AI principles into national strategy and global collaboration will be invaluable as the Council continues to strengthen international collaboration and help shape trustworthy AI for public benefit.”
Commenting on his appointment, Chuen Hong Lew said: “As AI moves from promise to deployment, trust will be the ultimate constraint on what scales. Shaping credible, shared global approaches in Trusted AI is therefore foundational – not just to manage risk, but in unlocking meaningful innovation with humans at the core.”
Chuen joins a distinguished international community of experts helping to guide Responsible AI UK’s mission of building an international ecosystem for trustworthy AI research, innovation and governance. Through the Council, members contribute strategic insight, foster international collaboration and help translate emerging research into real-world impact for governments, industry and society.
About the Responsible AI UK International Ambassadors Council
The Responsible AI UK International Ambassadors Council (IAC) is a global network of leading researchers, policymakers, civil society representatives and industry experts dedicated to advancing the responsible and trustworthy development and use of artificial intelligence worldwide. Members work collectively to foster international collaboration, share best practice, advise governments and industry, identify emerging challenges and champion responsible AI within their organisations and countries.
About Responsible AI UK
Responsible AI UK (RAi UK) is a £35 million UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) programme dedicated to delivering interdisciplinary research and building an international ecosystem for responsible AI research and innovation. Led by the University of Southampton and funded through the UKRI Technology Missions Fund and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), RAi UK supports research, innovation, policy and public engagement to ensure AI is developed and deployed responsibly for the benefit of society. For more information, visit rai.ac.uk.
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