AI Index Report 2024, Chapter 7: Policy and Governance
May 13, 2024
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The podcast discusses the AI Index Report 2024, focusing on global AI governance actions, legislative developments in the US and EU, and key policy initiatives worldwide. It highlights the surge in AI regulations, updates on AI policy and governance, and the introduction of risk-based regulatory frameworks for safe and ethical AI development. Additionally, it explores the global distribution of AI-related bills and legislative activities across different countries.
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56.3% increase in AI regulations in the US in 2023, emphasizing the focus on regulating AI technologies.
Global policymakers doubled AI legislative mentions in 2023, showcasing widespread discourse and attention to AI policy.
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AI Regulations Increase in the United States
The number of AI regulations in the United States has significantly risen, with 25 AI-related regulations in 2023 compared to just one in 2016. This marked a 56.3% growth in AI-related regulations in a single year, highlighting the increasing focus on regulating AI technologies and their implications.
Landmark AI Policy Actions in the United States and European Union
In 2023, significant AI policy actions were undertaken in the United States and the European Union, with the EU enacting the landmark AI Act. President Biden also signed an executive order on AI, demonstrating a momentous year for AI policy initiatives in both regions dedicated to regulating AI technologies.
Global Discussion and Legislation on AI
AI captured the attention of policymakers globally in 2023, leading to a substantial increase in AI-related legislation at the federal level, with 181 bills proposed in the United States alone. The mention of AI in legislative proceedings across the globe nearly doubled from 2022 to 2023, showcasing the widespread and growing discourse on AI policy.
This yearly report from Stanford’s Center for Humane AI tracks AI governance actions and broader trends in policies and legislation by governments around the world in 2023. It includes a summary of major policy actions taken by different governments, as well as analyses of regulatory trends, the volume of AI legislation, and different focus areas governments are prioritizing in their interventions.