G7 leaders call for ‘guardrails’ on AI development

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G7 leaders have called for the formulation of “guardrails” around the development of artificial intelligence, at a summit of the group which is addressing the emerging technology for the first time.

Rapid progress in TO THE in recent months there have been calls for greater oversight of its myriad applications, but there is little concrete agreement between governments on how to control it.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak were together with those al G7 summit to ask for “guardrails” on technology development.

These requests come as AI experts advise about the potential abuses of using large language patterns, the powerful technology behind generative AI, computer software that can write text and create images.

“The potential benefits of artificial intelligence for citizens and the economy are great,” von der Leyen said during the opening session of the G7 leaders’ talks in Hiroshima on Friday. “At the same time, we have to accept the guardrails to develop AI in the EU, which reflects our democratic values.”

“We want AI systems to be accurate, reliable, secure and non-discriminatory, regardless of their origin,” he said, in remarks shared by his spokesperson.

Sunak said AI has the potential to offer benefits for economic growth and transform public services as long as it is used “safely and securely and with guardrails in place.”

“We have taken a deliberately iterative approach because technology is evolving rapidly and we want to make sure our regulation can evolve as well,” Sunak said.

Sunak added that the UK government will work closely with international allies to coordinate efforts to ensure proper regulation for AI companies.

Governments are increasingly looking at how to regulate the rise of AI systems. EU lawmakers last week agreed on a tough set of rules on the use of artificial intelligence, including restrictions on chatbots like ChatGPT. Earlier this month, the US Federal Trade Commission and the UK’s competition watchdog both indicated they would look into the growing sector.

The debate among G7 leaders on artificial intelligence was a significant part of the opening session of the three-day summit, dedicated to the global economy.

G7 states’ digital and technology ministers met in Japan last month where they agreed broadly recommendations for AIin a meeting designed to prepare for this weekend’s leaders’ summit.

“We reaffirm that AI policies and regulations should be human-centered and based on nine democratic values, including the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms, and the protection of privacy and personal data,” the statement said. of ministers.

“We also reiterate that AI policies and regulations should be risk-based and forward-looking to preserve an open and enabling environment for AI development and deployment that maximizes the benefits of technology for people and the planet while mitigating its risks,” he continued. .