The G7 calls for generative AI to be used responsibly

The G7 leaders decided, this Saturday May 20, at a summit in Hiroshima (Japan), the formation of a future working group to board the ‘responsible use’ of artificial intelligence (AI) and the risks it poses, including misinformation.

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“We instruct relevant ministers to establish the Hiroshima Process on AI, through a working group created in cooperation with international organizations, with a view to discussing generative AI by the end of 2023“, according to the statement of the G7, whose meeting will conclude on Sunday.

Like ChatGPT, currently the best known, the programs of generative AI (capable of producing text, images, sound, video…) they are in full expansion in the world, while arousing deep concern in many sectors.

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The G7 working group discussions on the matter may also discuss the “governance, protection of intellectual property rights” and the “responsible use” of these new technologies, but also on the means of countering manipulation of information and misinformation through these tools.

“We commit to advancing multiple approaches to AI standards development, while respecting binding legal frameworks“, he added.

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“We recognize the importance of procedures that promote transparency, openness, fair processes, impartiality, respect for privacy and inclusion in promoting responsible AI.“, insisted the G7, which brings together the largest industrialized democracies (United States, Japan, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy and Canada).

(See: The SIC will investigate whether ChatGPT complies with privacy protection).

AFP