In an unprecedented move, eighteen countries, including the US and the UK, have signed a non-binding international agreement advocating for Artificial Intelligence (AI) to be “secure by design”. This agreement is the first of its kind, representing the initial global effort to ensure the safety and security of AI systems against misuse and abuse.
The recommendations put forth by the agreement include the continuous monitoring of AI systems for potential abuse, the protection of data from tampering, and the rigorous testing of new software before it is released into the market. This charter has been endorsed by agencies representing all G7 countries and several others such as the Czech Republic, Singapore, Israel, Nigeria, Australia, and Chile.
However, the agreement does not delve into the issues regarding the appropriate uses of AI or the methods of data collection for these models. This may leave some room for ambiguity and misuse, which could be a potential concern for the future.
Another challenge is the missing signatures of major global players like China, Russia, and India. Their absence from the agreement could potentially make it difficult to enforce, thereby impacting its effectiveness.
The rise of AI has brought with it several concerns, including disruption to democratic processes, increased instances of fraud, and significant job losses. Despite these worries, proper regulation of AI has been slow. For instance, despite the Biden administration’s push for AI regulation, the polarized U.S. Congress has made minimal progress in passing effective legislation.
This international agreement is a significant step forward in ensuring that AI is developed and used responsibly. However, the challenges it faces, from absence of major countries to its non-address of key AI issues, highlight that there is still a long way to go in achieving global consensus and effective regulation of AI.
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