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Lawfare Daily: Kevin Frazier on Prioritizing AI Research

Sep 3, 2024
Kevin Frazier, Assistant Professor of Law at St. Thomas University College of Law and Co-Director of the Center for Law and AI Risk, discusses his paper advocating for prioritizing AI research over regulation. He highlights the early state of AI regulation and the need for targeted research to understand specific AI risks. Drawing parallels to automotive safety, Frazier calls for international cooperation in AI governance, contrasting successful models like CERN and IPCC to propose a robust framework for global research efforts.
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  • Kevin Frazier emphasizes the urgent need for targeted AI risk research to address under-theorized regulatory challenges, akin to historical automotive safety efforts.
  • The importance of establishing an international institution for AI risk research is highlighted, promoting cooperative approaches to enhance legitimacy and regulatory coordination.

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The Current State of AI Development

The capabilities of AI systems have progressed significantly, surpassing expectations set for 2024. Recent models like Llama 3.1 illustrate the rapid advancements made in just two years, following the launch of technologies such as Chat GPT. Despite concerns about potential slowdowns in innovation due to data and computational shortages, the continued emergence of AI agents capable of autonomous actions poses new regulatory challenges. As AI becomes increasingly intertwined with daily life, the urgency to address these regulatory issues escalates.

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