Sumsub Launched Agentic AI Council in APAC
The new cross-sector forum seeks to establish best practices for responsible AI adoption across the Asia-Pacific region.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Artificial Intelligence
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Sumsub has officially launched the Sumsub Agentic AI Council to serve as an APAC-focused forum for responsible AI development. The initiative brings together experts from academia, policy, and technology to address the rapid rise of multi-step AI systems.
Why it matters
As businesses increasingly rely on autonomous AI systems, the council aims to create frameworks that ensure these tools remain secure and auditable. This effort addresses the urgent need for industry standards in an era where automation is transforming consumer behavior.
Nearly 75% of APAC consumers currently use AI for product research, while 95% of businesses are already piloting or deploying multi-step AI systems. The council focuses on three core pillars: Adopt, Build, and Govern.
The players
Sumsub
Sumsub is a global verification platform that provides compliance and security solutions for digital identities.
Deloitte
Deloitte is a multinational professional services network that provides audit, consulting, and advisory services.
The details
The council will focus on critical workstreams regarding AI agent identity, authority, and interoperability to support Sumsub technologies like the Summy AI Copilot and its Know Your Agent framework. Experts from various fields will collaborate to develop industry-wide guidelines for responsible agentic AI usage.
Timeline
Sumsub launched the Agentic AI Council on September 29, 2026.
The inaugural meeting of the Council is scheduled for Q1 2027.
The Tech Race
The Sumsub Agentic AI Council follows a pattern set by the OECD AI Principles to create regional standards for responsible technology integration. This launch reflects a broader industry transition toward formalizing governance for autonomous agents as they replace legacy, static automation systems.
Consumers can expect more secure and reliable AI interactions as businesses adopt these new governance frameworks. This standardization helps clarify how AI agents verify their identity and authority during daily online transactions.
The takeaway
The rise of agentic AI necessitates a balance between rapid innovation and rigorous oversight. Organizations should monitor these emerging regional frameworks to ensure their internal AI deployments align with upcoming industry standards.
What happens next
The council plans to announce its founding advisors in the months leading up to the inaugural meeting scheduled for Q1 2027.
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More information
View the Sumsub agentic AI council information to learn about the initiative.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Queenslander.
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