The White House recently announced that prominent Artificial intelligence companies have willingly pledged to the White House their commitment to implement specific measures to enhance the safety of AI technology. These companies include OpenAI, Alphabet (Google), Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Amazon, Anthropic, and Inflection. These measures involve incorporating watermarking into AI content.
President Joe Biden discussed the increasing worries surrounding the possible misuse of AI. He emphasized the need for a vigilant approach to address the threats posed to US democracy by emerging technologies. The companies present at the event committed to conducting extensive testing of their systems before launching them. They also agreed to share information on risk reduction and prioritize cybersecurity.
The rise in generative AI popularity has captured significant attention this year. Consequently, lawmakers worldwide have initiated discussions on strategies to address the potential risks of AI to the nation’s security and economy.
Artificial intelligence Regulations
The EU has taken the lead over the US in addressing artificial intelligence regulation. The EU lawmakers agreed to draft rules mandating AI technologies like ChatGPT to reveal AI content. The agreement also involved differentiating AI images from real images and implementing measures to prevent the spread of illegal content.
In response, the nation’s Senate Majority Leader, Chuck Schumer, advocated for comprehensive legislation in June. The legislation was to promote and ensure the safe usage of artificial intelligence. Furthermore, Congress is considering a bill that would make it mandatory for political ads to disclose the use of AI for images or other content.
The New AI Wave
However, the specifics of how the watermark will remain visible while sharing information are still unclear. The firms have also committed to prioritizing user privacy as AI advances. The firms had to ensure that the technology remained unbiased and did not lead to discrimination against vulnerable communities. Moreover, the companies have pledged to develop AI solutions to address scientific challenges, including medical research, and contribute to efforts in mitigating climate change.
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