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Emerging AI regulations around the world that could govern ChatGPT adoption
Emerging AI regulations around the world that could govern ChatGPT adoption

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ChatGPT’S popularity is growing hand-in-hand with the risks the technology poses – from ethical to commercial. With the potential to disrupt several industries, the controversial tech is fast inviting regulatory scrutiny across different geographies to ensure its responsible use.

ChatGPT is based on generative AI (GenAI), which is a form of artificial intelligence capable of producing a wide variety of data, including audio, code, photos, text, simulations, 3D models. 1 It has become the fastest-growing consumer application to cross 100 million users withing five days of its launch, breaking the records of Facebook and Google.2

Here are the most common concerns cited by observers:

  • Misinformation: The generative AI (GenAI) model involves a high risk of disinformation or identity deception, as it can be used to produce content that could closely resemble that authored by a real person.3
  • Data Privacy: There is always a risk of sensitive or personal information being shared with one user without the respective data user’s consent for potential misuse, particularly in sensitive industries such as health care4
  • Limited knowledge: While ChatGPT has access to vast amounts of information and it can be updated with new features and improvements, its current knowledge is limited to 2021 data and it does not have the latest updates.5
  • Plagiarism: In a survey, it was found that 89% students in the US admitted to using ChatGPT for their homework creating challenges for the education system.6
  • Biased Response: ChatGPT is trained on a huge dataset of text, which may contain biases and could lead to biased responses. It may also at times produce potentially dangerous responses.7

Several countries are expected to launch their own AI-focused regulation in the coming years that could potentially mitigate some of the risks posed by generative AI and aid in the evolution of AI. Here's a look at some recent developments that could govern its use:

  • United States: The US recently released a “Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights,” which advises businesses on how to use AI tools ethically.8 ChatGPT has already been banned in schools in New York and Seattle, due to educators’ concerns on cheating and the potential risk of end of traditional classroom teaching methods.9 A Democrat on the House of Representatives Science Committee, Ted Lieu is doing everything to get Congress to support regulation of artificial intelligence technology. On January 26, Lieu introduced a non-binding measure that would require the House to revise the AI regulation.10
  • Canada: “Bill C-27” is Canada’s first law regulating the development and deployment of high-impact AI systems will significantly strengthen Canada’s private sector privacy law, establish new guidelines for the responsible development and use of AI. The bill has received criticism from all sides and is currently awaiting second reading.11 As the use of AI technologies such as ChatGPT becomes more common, this may affect copyright, trademark and intellectual property laws in many other Canadian jurisdictions, among others. The issues surrounding ChatGPT's ability to create written content, names and logos, and inventions are complex and may require further clarification by Canadian courts.12
  • Europe: European Commission proposed the “Artificial Intelligence Act” in April 2021, the first ever regulatory framework for AI that would position Europe to lead the world in AI regulation. The proposal aims to provide AI developers and users with clear requirements and obligations regarding specific uses of AI. The proposal defines four levels of risks —unacceptable risk, high risk, limited risk, and minimal or no risk. The second half of 2024 is the earliest time the regulation could become relevant to operators with the standards ready and the first conformity assessments carried out.13 The EU is considering placing generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, in a “high risk” category in its upcoming AI bill, thereby subjecting such tools to burdensome compliance requirements.14
  • Asia-Pacific: Asia-Pacific is expected to lead globally in coming years as most countries are in the process of launching their own AI strategies. On September 22, 2022, Shanghai passed China's first provincial-level AI development law — the "Shanghai Regulation on the Promotion of Artificial Intelligence Industry."15 Furthermore, in January 2023, the Cyberspace Administration of China has passed a regulation on “deep synthesis” technology, which it defines as “technology that uses deep learning, virtual reality, and other synthesis algorithms to generate text, images, audio, video, and virtual scenes.” The regulation applies to service providers operating in China, restricting usage of generative AI for engaging in activities that endanger national security, damage public interest or are illegal.16

 

Conclusion

Given the potential of AI in general, business and governments are looking to invest billions of dollars in AI-related technology. According to one estimate, EU could see more than EUR 22.4 billion in AI investments by 2025.17 Some countries are also evaluating AI use cases in defense and security. However, ensuring appropriate regulatory checks and guidelines on generative AI may be an imperative that will define its future adoption.

 

Sources:

  1. The World of Generative AI, Generative AI
  2. ChatGPT becomes fastest application to hit 100 million users, overtaking Facebook and Google, The Indian Express, February 6, 2023.
  3. The rise of ChatGPT prompts call for AI regulation, China Daily, February 17, 2023
  4. ChatGPT is a data privacy nightmare. If you've ever posted online, you ought to be concerned, ET CIO, February 9, 2023.
  5. ChatGPT General FAQ, Open AI, February 2023.
  6. Productive Teaching Tool or Innovative Cheating? Study.com, January 2023.
  7. ChatGPT Guide in 2023: Definition, Top Use Cases & Limitations, AI Multiple, January 20, 2023.
  8. Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights, The White House.
  9. As ChatGPT's popularity explodes, U.S. lawmakers take an interest, Reuters, February 14, 2023.
  10. US Lawmakers Introduces New Bill To Regulate AI Like ChatGPT, Competition Policy International, February 6, 2023.
  11. Bill C-27: An Act to enact the Consumer Privacy Protection Act, Government of Canada, November 4, 2022.
  12. Canada: ChatGPT - Artificial Intelligence And The Very Real Legal Implications Of This Technology, Mondaq, January 26, 2023.
  13. Regulatory framework proposal on artificial intelligence, European Commission.
  14. ChatGPT Amendment Shows the EU is Regulating by Outrage, Center For Data Innovation, February 13, 2023.
  15. China and Europe lead the way in regulating artificial intelligence (AI), More Than Digital, December 8, 2022.
  16. China’s generative AI rules set boundaries and punishments for misuse, Tech Crunch, December 13, 2022.
  17. How countries can build an effective AI strategy, World Economic Forum, December 13, 2022.

Also, read our latest report featuring recent market developments, insights and potential use cases across key industries. It also looks at existing and emerging regulation that could govern the uptake of the technology.

https://www.rocsearch.com/reports/chatgpt-and-generative-ai/

 


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