EU, US and China Vie to Shape Global AI Rules as Pivotal Decisions Approach in 2023-2024
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A battle is raging globally over how to control artificial intelligence (AI), with the EU, US, and China making rival proposals. Whoever wins will shape rules for a pivotal technology.
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The EU passed binding laws to ban certain AI uses and force transparency from companies, but the US favors voluntary measures by business.
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Debates center on addressing near-term harms versus longer-term threats, and restricting access versus open AI development.
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Tech executives like Eric Schmidt warn against over-regulation while critics push for safeguards against existing biases and flaws.
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Key decisions are approaching in 2023-2024 that will determine who sets the rules for AI globally. China may lead if Western nations don't agree.