In global rush to regulate AI, Europe set to be trailblazer

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The breathtaking development of artificial intelligence has dazzled users by composing music, creating images and writing essays, while also raising fears about its implications. Even European Union officials working on groundbreaking rules to govern the emerging technology were caught off guard by AI’s rapid rise.

 

The 27-nation bloc proposed the Western world’s first AI rules two years ago, focusing on reining in risky but narrowly focused applications. General purpose AI systems like chatbots were barely mentioned. Lawmakers working on the AI Act considered whether to include them but weren’t sure how, or even if it was necessary.

 

“Then ChatGPT kind of boom, exploded,” said Dragos Tudorache, a Romanian member of the European Parliament co-leading the measure. “If there was still some that doubted as to whether we need something at all, I think the doubt was quickly vanished.”

 

The release of ChatGPT last year captured the world’s attention because of its ability to generate human-like responses based on what it has learned from scanning vast amounts of online materials. With concerns emerging, European lawmakers moved swiftly in recent weeks to add language on general AI systems as they put the finishing touches on the legislation.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/in-global-rush-to-regulate-ai-europe-set-to-be-trailblazer/

 

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[ukrules]

This should ensure the AI arms race proceeds unchecked in the US, locking European companies out of it essentially forever as they will never catch up.

 

Well done dummys.

[Chomper Higgot]

2 hours ago, ukrules said:

This should ensure the AI arms race proceeds unchecked in the US, locking European companies out of it essentially forever as they will never catch up.

 

Well done dummys.

Odd thing to say given no details of the proposed regulations is given.

 

[OneMoreFarang]

In theory it would be a good idea to think about the future with AI. There are certainly lots of possible risks.

 

But what will any restrictions do? Who will restrict AI and where?

If there are laws in Europe and the USA, what will happen in the rest of the world?

Will China and Russia and North Korea follow those restrictions?

Will the military follow any restrictions?

 

I think the best thing governments can do is try to be top in the field of AI. Try to be better than everybody else. Because the bad guys will use it for bad things. And the good guys won't be able to stop that without better AI.

[JonnyF]

No surprise here.

 

The EU's raison d'etre is to regulate. Over-regulate. Restrict. Ban. Stifle. Monopolize.

 

They were always going to be the first to regulate this. It's what they do.

[Chomper Higgot]

48 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

No surprise here.

 

The EU's raison d'etre is to regulate. Over-regulate. Restrict. Ban. Stifle. Monopolize.

 

They were always going to be the first to regulate this. It's what they do.

Maybe the EU doesn’t want to let AI controlled by corporation loose on EU citizens or give corporations free reign to do whatever they please no matter the consequences.

 

 

[JonnyF]

2 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Maybe the EU doesn’t want to let AI controlled by corporation loose on EU citizens or give corporations free reign to do whatever they please no matter the consequences.

 

 

It's up to the citizens what they choose to see or not see.

 

Nobody voted for the EU to control what is "let loose" on them. Yet more over-reach by what was supposed to be a common market. I'm not surprised you support big state interference in citizens lives though. It's a cornerstone of socialism after all.

[Chomper Higgot]

5 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

It's up to the citizens what they choose to see or not see.

 

Nobody voted for the EU to control what is "let loose" on them. Yet more over-reach by what was supposed to be a common market. I'm not surprised you support big state interference in citizens lives though. It's a cornerstone of socialism after all.

Nonsense.

 

Market regulation is a primary function of EU governance, it’s how the ‘EU free trade area functions’ within EU wide common regulations.

 

I can think of numerous examples of the EU controlling what is ‘let loose on EU citizens’.

 

The exclusion of toxins from foods, untested and unsafe medicines, untested and unsafe electrical goods, untested and unsafe motor vehicles… the list goes on.

 

 

[EVENKEEL]

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-12046711/White-House-lays-AI-damage-control-plan-KAMALA-HARRIS-programs-czar.html

 

 

Vice President Kamala Harris - who has the lowest approval rating of any VP - will lead the containment effort as 'AI czar' with a budget of just $140 million. For comparison, Space Force has a budget of $30 billion.

[Chomper Higgot]

8 minutes ago, EVENKEEL said:

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-12046711/White-House-lays-AI-damage-control-plan-KAMALA-HARRIS-programs-czar.html

 

 

Vice President Kamala Harris - who has the lowest approval rating of any VP - will lead the containment effort as 'AI czar' with a budget of just $140 million. For comparison, Space Force has a budget of $30 billion.

Space force is a funded defense organization, and being ‘space’ related is reliant on high cost hardware and systems.

 

The WH initiative on AI will consist of legislative review and formulation of regulations.

 

The budgets of each reflect their differing objectives and means.

[EVENKEEL]

4 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Space force is a funded defense organization, and being ‘space’ related is reliant on high cost hardware and systems.

 

The WH initiative on AI will consist of legislative review and formulation of regulations.

 

The budgets of each reflect their differing objectives and means.

Kamala Harris is the AI czar for the US was my main point, too funny.

[Chomper Higgot]

3 minutes ago, EVENKEEL said:

Kamala Harris is the AI czar for the US was my main point, too funny.

While something of a fixation for you, rather off topic too, don’t you think?

 

 

[EVENKEEL]

9 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

While something of a fixation for you, rather off topic too, don’t you think?

 

 

AI is a worldwide discussion.

[JonnyF]

4 hours ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Nonsense.

 

Market regulation is a primary function of EU governance, it’s how the ‘EU free trade area functions’ within EU wide common regulations.

 

I can think of numerous examples of the EU controlling what is ‘let loose on EU citizens’.

 

The exclusion of toxins from foods, untested and unsafe medicines, untested and unsafe electrical goods, untested and unsafe motor vehicles… the list goes on.

 

 

No EU citizen directly voted for Von Der Leyen.

 

Most EU citizens didnt vote to be in the EU. They cannot vote to leave. The only time that opportunity was given they voted to get out. Hence it will never be offered again.

 

Now EU technocrats are deciding what EU citizens can and cannot see.

 

The mask of the undemocratic federalist project is slipping. The recent corruption scandal is the tip of the iceberg.

 

[transam]

Just now, JonnyF said:

No EU citizen directly voted for Von Der Leyen.

 

Most EU citizens didnt vote to be in the EU. They cannot vote to leave. The only time that opportunity was given they voted to get out. Hence it will never be offered again.

 

Now EU technocrats are deciding what EU citizens can and cannot see.

 

The mask of the undemocratic federalist project is slipping. The recent corruption scandal is the tip of the iceberg.

 

Do you remember on previous threads I stated I voted to leave the EU because I didn't want the UK to be part of the United States of Germany....

Seems I was right in my prediction...

[Chomper Higgot]

2 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

No EU citizen directly voted for Von Der Leyen.

 

Most EU citizens didnt vote to be in the EU. They cannot vote to leave. The only time that opportunity was given they voted to get out. Hence it will never be offered again.

 

Now EU technocrats are deciding what EU citizens can and cannot see.

 

The mask of the undemocratic federalist project is slipping. The recent corruption scandal is the tip of the iceberg.

 

Von Der Leyen isn’t promulgating these regulations.

 

AI regulation is not about what people are ‘allowed to see’.

 

If it were, the regulations would focus on social media algorithms choosing what people get to see.

[Chomper Higgot]

Just now, transam said:

Do you remember on previous threads I stated I voted to leave the EU because I didn't want the UK to be part of the United States of Germany....

Seems I was right in my prediction...

I certainly remember nonsense along those lines.

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2 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

Most EU citizens didnt vote to be in the EU. They cannot vote to leave. The only time that opportunity was given they voted to get out. Hence it will never be offered again.

False:

https://eur-lex.europa.eu/EN/legal-content/glossary/withdrawal-from-the-european-union.html#:~:text=Article 50 of the Treaty,its intention to do so.

 

[placeholder]

5 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

Now EU technocrats are deciding what EU citizens can and cannot see.

 

This is like claiming that minimum wage laws interfere with the rights of citizens to work for as little as they please. Such statements do not acknowledge the reality of the unequal standings of workers and corporations.

[transam]

3 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

I certainly remember nonsense along those lines.

You just wait and see, the EU minnows will be under the boot, remember Oliver Twist, I am sure you do.......................................????

[Chomper Higgot]

6 minutes ago, transam said:

You just wait and see, the EU minnows will be under the boot, remember Oliver Twist, I am sure you do.......................................????

What?

 

[placeholder]

32 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

What?

 

You aren't familiar with that old saying? Namely "Yeah and verily the minnows were under the boot"  But clearly Transam is unaware that there's more..."And the minnows thought unto themselves if that boot were a net then yea and verily should we be fearful. But as it is only a boot, let us wriggle through the mud and swim away and party until dawn to celebrate our deliverance. And so they did. And the wearer of the boot cursed unto himself. For he had destroyed his costly footwear and it was all for naught."

Edited May 11, 2023 by placeholder