Policy makers around the world are beginning to take note of the numerous challenges that the increasing prevalence of technology such as ChatGPT is posing to privacy concerns. Recently, the Group of 7 (G7) nations have come together to agree on the implementation of risk-based regulations in the use of artificial intelligence (AI). Multiple European nations are now also considering an AI Act to regulate these tools such as ChatGPT.
In response to this global push for AI governance, Italy, a G7 member, has already lifted their initial restriction on the use of the chatbot created by OpenAI, a company backed by Microsoft. Despite this, other European countries that have stricter privacy regulations are still debating the issue.
The G7 have recognized the potential of generative AI and aim to create an open and enabling environment for its growth in accordance with democratic values. To ensure justice is dealt in this matter, the agreement allows for “policy instruments to achieve the common vision and goal of trustworthy AI” to vary based on the nation’s needs. This is in line with the value placed by the Executive Vice President of the European Commission, Margrethe Vestager, on global consensus.
In the wake of the successes of generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, the G7 ministers have committed to discussing deeper topics such as copyright, transparency and disinformation manipulation. The proposed AI Act from the European Union goes one step further in incorporating copyright protections for generative AI.
The developments made by the G7, EU and European countries regarding the regulation of AI platforms show that there is a rising awareness of the dangers it may pose and a call for the global adoption of responsibility and control. The commitments by industrialized nations in creating a risk-based AI framework is a step in the right direction.
OpenAI is the leader in this innovative space, having created the world’s fastest-growing application – ChatGPT. Foundation on core technological principles such as exploration and generative modeling, the company remains focused on driving responsible innovation and the advancement of AI worldwide.
Margrethe Vestager, Executive Vice President of the European Commission, has become a central figure in conversations regarding the use of AI, taking a hard-line stance on protecting privacy alongside the advancement of technology. With a background in law and economics, Vestager has pushed for the need to hold companies and governments accountable for their actions as the world increasingly relies on technology.
