G7 countries reached an agreement this Monday Code of conduct for companies and institutions developing artificial intelligence (AI) systemsIt aims to reduce risks arising from this technology, such as misinformation and invasion of privacy or intellectual property.
The leaders of the Group of Seven (Germany, Canada, the United States, France, Italy, Japan and the United Kingdom) this Monday approved a set of guidelines for the AI sector, christened the ‘Hiroshima AI Process’. The Japanese presidency is in office. This road map system development artificial intelligence “safe and reliable” internationally and must “manage their risks,” according to the joint statement, which calls on all actors in the AI sector to remain committed to compliance.
G7 emphasizes: “innovative and transformative potential“while recognizing the need for the development of advanced artificial intelligence systems and, in particular, generative models such as the ChatGPT chatbot”to protect individuals, society and common principles”, as well as “keeping humanity at the center.”
To this end, the Group of Seven launched an initiative at the Hiroshima (west) summit last May. elaboration of eleven principles For companies and organizations involved in the development of AI systems. Recommended measures include having independent monitors oversee all stages of the development and release of AIs, and that their creators identify potential risks of abuse and remediate these vulnerabilities.
To achieve greater transparency in these models, developers are asked to report publicly. “capabilities and limitations” and “appropriate and inappropriate uses” of their systems. There is also a call to implement “authentication mechanisms” such as the creation of digital “watermarks” that allow users to identify AI-generated text, images or videos.
These guidelines will be reviewed periodically as necessary. Adapting to the rapid development of technologyIn addition to calling on companies and institutions in the sector to comply with this code of conduct, G7 countries will “accelerate the process of developing a policy framework”, according to the joint statement. The Hiroshima Process will involve “project-based cooperation”.
The Group of Seven will also promote compliance with this roadmap through cooperation and consultation with different international organizations such as the Global Alliance for Artificial Intelligence (GPAI), the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), as well as public and private actors. As are countries that are not part of the G7.