The German government is increasing its funding for artificial intelligence research, pledging nearly €1bn to support the development of AI systems, with a goal of securing technological sovereignty and positioning Germany and Europe as leaders in the AI field.
China's People's Liberation Army aims to be a leader in generative artificial intelligence for military applications, but faces challenges including data limitations, political restrictions, and a need for trust in the technology. Despite these hurdles, China is at a similar level or even ahead of the US in some areas of AI development and views AI as a crucial component of its national strategy.
The UK government has been urged to introduce new legislation to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) in order to keep up with the European Union (EU) and the United States, as the EU advances with the AI Act and US policymakers publish frameworks for AI regulations. The government's current regulatory approach risks lagging behind the fast pace of AI development, according to a report by the science, innovation, and technology committee. The report highlights 12 governance challenges, including bias in AI systems and the production of deepfake material, that need to be addressed in order to guide the upcoming global AI safety summit at Bletchley Park.
Artificial intelligence regulation varies across countries, with Brazil focusing on user rights and risk assessments, China emphasizing "true and accurate" content generation, the EU categorizing AI into three risk levels, Israel promoting responsible innovation and self-regulation, Italy allocating funds for worker support, Japan adopting a wait-and-see approach, and the UAE prioritizing AI development and integration.
The U.K. has outlined its priorities for the upcoming global AI summit, with a focus on risk and policy to regulate the technology and ensure its safe development for the public good.
A survey of 213 computer science professors suggests that a new federal agency should be created in the United States to govern artificial intelligence (AI), while the majority of respondents believe that AI will be capable of performing less than 20% of tasks currently done by humans.
The United States and China are creating separate spheres for technology, leading to a "Digital Cold War" where artificial intelligence (AI) plays a crucial role, and democracies must coordinate across governments and sectors to succeed in this new era of "re-globalization."
The rivalry between the US and China over artificial intelligence (AI) is intensifying as both countries compete for dominance in the emerging field, but experts suggest that cooperation on certain issues is necessary to prevent conflicts and ensure global governance of AI. While tensions remain high and trust is lacking, potential areas of cooperation include AI safety and regulations. However, failure to cooperate could increase the risk of armed conflict and hinder the exploration and governance of AI.
The G20 member nations have pledged to use artificial intelligence (AI) in a responsible manner, addressing concerns such as data protection, biases, human oversight, and ethics, while also planning for the future of cryptocurrencies and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).
Countries around the world, including Australia, China, the European Union, France, G7 nations, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Spain, the UK, the UN, and the US, are taking various steps to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and address concerns related to privacy, security, competition, and governance.
AI has the potential to fundamentally change governments and society, with AI-powered companies and individuals usurping traditional institutions and creating a new world order, warns economist Samuel Hammond. Traditional governments may struggle to regulate AI and keep pace with its advancements, potentially leading to a loss of global power for these governments.
Spain has established Europe's first artificial intelligence (AI) policy task force, the Spanish Agency for the Supervision of Artificial Intelligence (AESIA), to determine laws and provide a framework for the development and implementation of AI technology in the country. Many governments are uncertain about how to regulate AI, balancing its potential benefits with fears of abuse and misuse.
EU digital boss Vera Jourova will propose the creation of a global governing body for artificial intelligence (AI) during her trip to China, aiming to address the risks associated with the rapid development of AI technology and involve Beijing in global discussions on this topic.
Eight new technology companies, including Adobe, IBM, Nvidia, Palantir, and Salesforce, have made voluntary commitments on artificial intelligence (AI) to drive safe and secure development while working towards comprehensive regulation, according to a senior Biden administration official. The commitments include outside testing of AI systems, cybersecurity measures, information sharing, research on societal risks, and addressing society's challenges. The White House is partnering with the private sector to harness the benefits of AI while managing the risks.
A bipartisan group of senators is expected to introduce legislation to create a government agency to regulate AI and require AI models to obtain a license before deployment, a move that some leading technology companies have supported; however, critics argue that licensing regimes and a new AI regulator could hinder innovation and concentrate power among existing players, similar to the undesirable economic consequences seen in Europe.
Representatives from several countries and companies announced commitments to harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to advance progress in achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) during a ministerial side event at the United Nations' 78th Session High Level Week. These commitments focused on using AI to address issues related to health, education, food security, energy, and climate action, with an emphasis on inclusive and responsible governance of AI.
President Biden has called for the governance of artificial intelligence to ensure it is used as a tool of opportunity and not as a weapon of oppression, emphasizing the need for international collaboration and regulation in this area.
Governments worldwide are grappling with the challenge of regulating artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, as countries like Australia, Britain, China, the European Union, France, G7 nations, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Spain, the United Nations, and the United States take steps to establish regulations and guidelines for AI usage.
The United States must prioritize global leadership in artificial intelligence (AI) and win the platform competition with China in order to protect national security, democracy, and economic prosperity, according to Ylli Bajraktari, the president and CEO of the Special Competitive Studies Project and former Pentagon official.
Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden will warn the UN that artificial intelligence (AI) poses a threat to world order unless governments take action, with fears that the rapid pace of AI development could lead to job losses, misinformation, and discrimination without proper regulations in place. Dowden will call for global regulation and emphasize the importance of making rules in parallel with AI development rather than retroactively. Despite the need for regulation, experts note the complexity of reaching a quick international agreement, with meaningful input needed from smaller countries, marginalized communities, and ethnic minorities. The UK aims to take the lead in AI regulation, but there are concerns that without swift action, the European Union's AI Act could become the global standard instead.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned of the potential dangers of artificial intelligence (AI) and called for responsible and ethical development of AI during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly, emphasizing that nations must work together to prevent the perils of AI and ensure it brings more freedom and benefits humanity.
Summary: To ensure ethical and responsible adoption of AI technology, organizations should establish an AI ethics advisor, stay updated on regulations, invest in AI training, and collaborate with an AI consortium.
There is a need for more policy balance in discussions about artificial intelligence (AI) to focus on the potential for good and how to ensure societal benefit, as AI has the potential to advance education, national security, and economic success, while also providing new economic opportunities and augmenting human capabilities.
The United Nations aims to bring inclusiveness, legitimacy, and authority to the regulation of artificial intelligence, leveraging its experience with managing the impact of various technologies and creating compliance pressure for commitments made by governments, according to Amandeep Gill, the organization's top tech-policy official. Despite the challenges of building consensus and engaging stakeholders, the U.N. seeks to promote diverse and inclusive innovation to ensure equal opportunities and prevent concentration of economic power. Gill also emphasizes the potential of AI in accelerating progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals but expresses concerns about potential misuse and concentration of power.
The National Security Agency is establishing an artificial intelligence security center to protect U.S. defense and intelligence systems from the increasing threat of AI capabilities being acquired, developed, and integrated by adversaries such as China and Russia.
Artificial intelligence (AI) will have a significant impact on geopolitics and globalization, driving a new globalization but also posing risks that the world is not yet ready for, according to political scientist Ian Bremmer. Global leaders and policymakers are now catching up and discussing the implications of AI, but a greater understanding of the technology is needed for effective regulation. Bremmer suggests international cooperation, such as a United Nations-driven process, to establish global oversight and prevent the U.S. versus China competition in AI development.
The CIA expresses concern about China's growing artificial intelligence program and its potential threat to US national security, while also recognizing the potential benefits of AI for data analysis and research.
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become an undeniable force in our lives, with wide-ranging implications and ethical considerations, posing both benefits and potential harms, and raising questions about regulation and the future of humanity's relationship with AI.
AI is revolutionizing anti-corruption investigations, AI awareness is needed to prevent misconceptions, AI chatbots providing health tips raise concerns, India is among the top targeted nations for AI-powered cyber threats, and London is trialing AI monitoring to boost employment.
Ukraine's Ministry of Digital Transformation has unveiled a regulatory roadmap for artificial intelligence (AI), aiming to help local companies prepare for adopting a law similar to the EU's AI Act and educate citizens on protecting themselves from AI risks. The roadmap follows a bottom-up approach, providing tools for businesses to prepare for future requirements before implementing any laws.
Artificial intelligence (AI) will surpass human intelligence and could manipulate people, according to AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton, who quit his role at Google to raise awareness about the risks of AI and advocate for regulations. Hinton also expressed concerns about AI's impact on the labor market and its potential militaristic uses, and called for governments to commit to not building battlefield robots. Global efforts are underway to regulate AI, with the U.K. hosting a global AI summit and the U.S. crafting an AI Bill of Rights.
Governments around the world are considering AI regulations to address concerns such as misinformation, job loss, and the misuse of AI technologies, with different approaches taken by countries like the US, UK, EU, China, Japan, Brazil, and Israel.
Singapore and the US have collaborated to harmonize their artificial intelligence (AI) frameworks in order to promote safe and responsible AI innovation while reducing compliance costs. They have published a crosswalk to align Singapore's AI Verify with the US NIST's AI RMF and are planning to establish a bilateral AI governance group to exchange information and advance shared principles. The collaboration also includes research on AI safety and security and workforce development initiatives.
China should seize the emerging opportunities in artificial intelligence (AI) to reshape global power dynamics and establish a new "international pattern and order," as AI is expected to bring deep economic and societal changes and determine the future shape of global economics. By mastering AI innovation and its applications, along with data, computing, and algorithms, a country can disrupt the existing global power balance, according to a report by the People's Daily research unit. China has been actively pursuing AI development while also implementing regulations to govern its use and mitigate risks.
Britain will host the world's first global artificial intelligence (AI) safety summit, aiming to become an arbiter in the AI tech sector and address the existential threat AI poses, while also promoting international dialogue on AI regulation.
China has launched an AI framework called the Global AI Governance Initiative, urging equal rights and opportunities for all nations, in response to the United States' restrictions on access to advanced chips and chipmaking tools, as both countries compete for leadership in setting global AI rules and standards.
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to shape the world in either a positive or negative way, and it is up to us to approach it with maturity and responsibility in order to ensure a future where humanity remains in control and technology strengthens us rather than replaces us.
