The status of AI regulations in the US and elsewhere
Aug 24, 2023
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Reggie Townsend, VP Data Ethics Practice & member of the Biden AI Advisory Committee, and Josefin Rosén, Head of AI at SAS Institute discuss AI regulations. They cover topics such as comparing AI policies between the US and Europe, finding the right balance between automated decision-making and human involvement, regulating AI for trustworthy and safe systems, the role of humans in training large language models, and promoting fair and responsible development of AI.
The US is engaging in nonpartisan conversations about AI regulations and industry representatives are open to implementing guardrails.
The EU has made significant progress in regulating AI with the AI Act, promoting transparency, trust, and safety while ensuring innovation is not stifled.
Deep dives
Regulating AI in the US
Reggie Townsend, Vice President of Data Ethics at the SaaS Institute, discusses the conversations and discussions happening in the US regarding AI regulations. He clarifies that he is part of a committee that provides recommendations to the Commerce Secretary on AI regulations. The recent senate hearing featuring OpenAI highlighted some of the thinking around regulations. It is encouraging to see a nonpartisan conversation about AI in the US, and there are positive signs of industry representatives being open to regulations and suggesting ways to implement guardrails. Overall, Reggie remains hopeful that progress will be made on the issue of AI regulations.
The EU's AI Act and Regulations
The EU has made significant progress in regulating AI compared to other Western countries. The EU Parliament recently voted in favor of the AI Act, which promotes transparency, trust, and safety in AI. Although there are concerns that regulations might hinder innovation, measures like sandboxes for testing and exceptions for researchers have been implemented to ensure that innovation is not stifled. The goal of the AI Act is to make citizens feel safe using AI and promote its adoption. While some argue that the EU is lagging behind the US and China in AI development, others believe that the regulations will help Europe keep up and provide advantages in areas like trustworthiness and privacy.
International Cooperation and the Future of AI
Reggie Townsend emphasizes the need for international cooperation in the field of AI. He compares it to other technologies like the internet and electricity, which require collaboration and standardized practices globally. He believes that the US and the EU have been engaging in discussions and recognizing the importance of setting standards and cooperating. While the US and the EU have different approaches to AI regulations, it is crucial to respect the political realities within each block. Instead of focusing on who is doing it right or wrong, the conversation should revolve around aligning incentives and promoting human-centric AI. The challenge lies in finding the right balance between regulation and innovation.
Educating and Empowering Individuals in AI
Both Reggie Townsend and Josephine Chang emphasize the importance of educating and empowering individuals in AI. They highlight the need for awareness, education, and critical evaluation of information surrounding AI. They believe that providing people with information and tools to make informed choices is crucial for combating disinformation and fear. By equipping individuals with knowledge about AI's benefits, risks, and responsible use, they can understand and control their interaction with AI. Promoting AI development that embeds ethics and accountability throughout the lifecycle is key to advancing AI in a positive and responsible manner.
In this episode, we are hosting two great guests, Reggie Townsend, Vice President, Data Ethics Practice. Member of the Biden AI Advisory Committee, and Josefin Rosén, Head of AI at the SAS Institute. We discussed broadly how we can benefit from the technology of artificial intelligence and at the same time make sure that it’s used for the benefit of mankind, as well as what measures we should take to prevent the malicious use of AI. Read more: https://ai-podden.se/
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