The launch of generative artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT has sparked a new wave of hype around AI. Although, regulators have been called to take action due to scrutiny around the privacy of these tools.
The sheer amount of generative AI tools which have followed in the steps of ChatGPT has aroused concern. In an open letter, tools more powerful than OpenAIs ChatGPT-4 were urged to be halted for at least 6 months by various science and technology innovators, including Elon Musk and Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak. The letter currently has over 20,000 signatures.
The letter calls for AI to be “developed only once we are confident that their effects will be positive and their risks will be manageable,” and that “AI research and development should be refocused on making today’s powerful, state-of-the-art systems more accurate, safe, interpretable, transparent, robust, aligned, trustworthy, and loyal.”
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Countries Start Taking A Step Towards Generative AI Regulation
A recent consumer alert from the Federal Trade Commission was issued, which explained how scammers are enhancing their scams using generative AI, which can hold conversations and replicate voices over the phone. If a family member contacts you, you’re urged to clarify that it is them by using stories or personal details.
Joe Biden had also met with various advisors around science and technology to discuss the risks and opportunities of AI, for individuals and the nation itself.
Italy had also blocked ChatGPT-4 due to GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) breaches, alongside privacy rules and age-verification practises around the chatbot. Italy were the first Europeans to criticise products like ChatGPT, but it wasn’t the last. Thierry Breton, a European Commissioner for the Internal Market, met with Reuters to discuss risks around these products;
“As showcased by ChatGPT, AI solutions can offer great opportunities for businesses and citizens, but can also pose risks. This is why we need a solid regulatory framework to ensure trustworthy AI based on high-quality data,” adding “There are days when I’m optimistic and moments when I’m pessimistic about how humanity will put AI to use,”
