Balancing Innovation and Regulation
The Global Approach to AI Governance
In an increasingly AI-driven world, the need for effective regulation has become a pressing concern. A recent survey by the University of Queensland in Australia revealed that nearly two-thirds of people believe AI should be subject to controls. While the benefits of AI are widely recognized, awareness of potential risks, such as deepfakes, has grown. In response, advanced nations are working on regulations and laws to address these challenges.
At a recent event in Paris organized by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, Japanese Prime Minister Kishida announced an AI regulation framework. This framework addresses the challenges posed by generative AI (Gen-AI), its global impact, and issues related to its regulation and control. Let’s dig deeper into this topic.
Gen-AI, a subset of AI, focuses on creating new content such as images, sounds, and language. ChatGPT is a popular example, capable of generating various linguistic outputs based on prompts. While Gen-AI has become incredibly popular due to its versatility, it has also raised concerns about distinguishing between human-created and AI-generated content.
The potential misuse of Gen-AI for deepfakes, voice manipulation, and spreading misinformation has sparked…