Naaia News - July 2024
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On July 17th, in the King's Speech, King Charles III outlined the UK government’s priorities. Without committing explicitly on an AI Bill, he declared that "[The government] will seek to establish the appropriate legislation to place requirements on those working to develop the most powerful artificial intelligence models", thus moving away from the previous government approach.
The CNIL has published new practical information sheets on the development of artificial intelligence systems for public consultation. The CNIL shows how the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) enables the promotion of innovative & responsible artificial intelligence. They cover 1/ Respond to data protection and privacy issues raised by the development of AI 2/ Build the link between the GDPR and the European AI act 3/ Consult and exchange to build innovative and responsible AIs
- The Hamburg Data Protection and Freedom of Information Commissioner has published a discussion paper exploring the applicability of the RGPD to Large Language Models (LLMs). The aim is to help organisations navigate the data protection challenges associated with LLMs, explaining the relevant technical aspects, case law and practical implications.
- The German Bundesrat, the upper house of parliament representing the 16 federal states, is pushing for stricter laws against deepfakes. It proposed a bill to protect personal rights against it with a new section 201b of the German Criminal Code (StGB), which would punish the dissemination of computer-generated or altered recordings that infringe personal rights with a fine or imprisonment of up to two years. The bill will now be introduced in the Bundestag, the lower house of the German parliament, which will then decide on it.
- EU AI Act was published in the Official Journal on July 12th with the legislative reference being (EU) 2024/1689. Entry into force should occur on August 1st 2024.
- The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has issued Statement 3/2024 in response to the passage of the Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) on 12 July 2024. The EDPB emphazises the complementarity of the AI Act with existing EU data protection laws (such as the GDPR), highlighting the role of national data protection authorities (DPAs) in overseeing the lifecycle of AI systems, particularly those with high rights risks. It recommends that DPAs be designated as competent national authorities for high-risk AI systems to ensure effective implementation and consistency across sectors, advocating robust cooperation frameworks between regulatory bodies to ensure legal certainty and individual rights in the digital ecosystem.
- The European Union Agency for the operational management of large-scale IT systems in the area of freedom, security and justice (eu-LISA) is an EU agency set up to provide a long-term solution for the operational management of large-scale IT systems. It has published two fact sheets on the use of biometric technologies, including AI, in systems used in the area of freedom, security and justice. In describing the systems currently in use, it has also summarised the basic principles of biometric systems.
REGULATION IN EUROPE
The OECD has launched a pilot phase to monitor the application of the Hiroshima Process International Code of Conduct for organisations developing advanced AI systems, a significant step in the G7's commitment to safe and reliable AI development. Until 6 September 2024, this pilot phase will test a reporting framework designed with input from leading AI developers in G7 countries. This framework, based on the 11 actions of the Code, aims to gather information on how organisations comply with the Code, improve transparency, comparability and the identification of good practice. The responses received will be used to refine the framework, with a final version expected later this year to facilitate better public disclosure and simplified reporting for organisations operating in multiple jurisdictions.
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- Various Bills have been registered in the Council of States including three AI Bills: 1/ a bill to protect employee rights in the face of AI 2/ a bill to criminalise deepfakes 3/ a bill to set up an Artificial Intelligence Technology Regulatory Authority
- According to the union minister for electronics and information technology, the Indian government is working on regulation for artificial intelligence (AI) with a focus on containing the risks associated with the technology and implementing guard rails around AI,
- US Senator John Hickenlooper has announced plans to introduce the Validation and Evaluation for Trustworthy (VET) AI Act, which aims to establish third-party audits for AI companies. The bill requires the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to work with federal agencies and stakeholders to develop guidelines for the certification of third-party evaluators. These assessors would independently verify AI companies' compliance with risk management and safety protocols.
- The draft text of the Content Origin Protection and Integrity from Edited and Deepfaked Media Act (COPIED Act), a new bipartisan bill was introduced in the senate. It would require platforms that develop or share AI systems and apps to allow users to attach content provenance information to their work within two years.
- Singapore and US strengthen defense ties with new AI agreement. They signed a Statement of Intent (SOI) on Data, Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Cooperation. It focuses on collaboration in responsible AI use, quality data management, and talent development.
China is likely to set aside efforts to produce unified national Artificial Intelligence legislation because of “considerable disagreement” between industry and academics, according to a legal expert involved in discussions to draft the law.
Taiwanese Prime Minister Cho Jung-tai announced the drafting of the ‘Artificial Intelligence Basic Law’, stressing that the use of AI must respect human rights and social stability. The future Basic Law on Artificial Intelligence will aim to ensure the ethical use of AI and its integration into society, demonstrating the government's commitment to preserving human dignity while seizing the opportunities offered by AI. Taiwan's National Science and Technology Commission has published the draft ‘Fundamental Law on Artificial Intelligence’ for public consultation. The consultation will close on 13 September 2024
The Executive Council of the African Union Commission has approved an Artificial intelligence (AI) Strategy and Digital Compart for Africa during its 45th Ordinary Session in Accra. The AI Strategy and Digital Compart provides guidelines on how AI technology would be utilised on the Continent to safeguard the identity, culture and dignity of the African peoples. The strategy would also aid in fast-tracking socio-economic development in Africa and curb unethical usage of artificial intelligence on the continent.
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