EU Mulls Over Additional Regulations on Major AI Systems, AI Act Pending
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The European Union is in preliminary discussions about implementing additional regulations on major artificial intelligence (AI) systems, according to a report from Bloomberg. The potential rules, similar to the recently introduced Digital Services Act (DSA), aim to dictate stricter controls on large platforms and bolster protection around user data. The negotiation includes language models like Meta's Llama 2 and OpenAI's GPT-4, and forms part of the upcoming AI Act. The Act, yet to be enacted, represents one of the first mandatory AI rules from a Western government.
The European Union is reportedly considering additional regulations on the biggest artificial intelligence (AI) systems, as per a Bloomberg report. The European Commission, the European Parliament, and various EU member states are apparently deliberating on the potential impact of major language models like Meta's Llama 2 and OpenAI's GPT-4. They are also contemplating whether these systems warrant further restrictions within the forthcoming AI Act. Insiders suggest that the aim is to safeguard new startups from excessive regulations whilst ensuring larger models are properly regulated. It is understood that the agreement discussed by negotiators remains preliminary at this stage.
The AI Act and the proposed regulations for major language models would mirror the EU’s approach in their Digital Services Act (DSA). The recently implemented DSA mandates platforms and websites to adhere to user data protection standards and monitor for illegal activities. But the biggest web platforms face even sterner regulations. Large companies like Alphabet Inc. and Meta Inc. had until the 28th of August to upgrade their service practices to align with the new EU standards.
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The AI Act in the EU is set to be among the first mandatory AI law rolled out by a Western government. In contrast, China implemented its AI regulations in August 2023. As per the EU’s AI rules, companies creating and implementing AI systems would be required to conduct risk assessments, label AI-generated content, and are explicitly prohibited from using biometric surveillance, among others. However, enactment of the legislation is still pending, and EU member states can rebut any proposals put forward by parliament. Since the implementation of AI laws in China, over 70 new AI models have reportedly been launched.
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10/9/2023 10:34:07 AM
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