G7 Countries Bring Code of Conduct for AI Firms Prior Regulations

• 1 Artificial intelligence (AI) tech is grabbing attention with its rapid growth and adoption across the globe. 
• 2 The Group of Seven (G7) countries are reportedly preparing a ‘code of conduct’ concerning artificial intelligence. 

Artificial intelligence (AI) technology is revolutionizing existing industries and making unprecedented changes. While these transitions seem suitable and impressive, the rapid pace raises concerns. Agencies and governments across the countries are now feeling the need for a set of regulations before it’s too late. The regulations for AI are distant but the efforts in the form of a ‘code of conduct’ and ‘international statements’ are here. 

Reuters reported recently that Group of Seven (G7) countries are preparing to agree on a ‘code of conduct’ brought specifically for artificial intelligence. The conduct will be for companies involved in the development of advanced AI systems. 

The launch of several AI tools and software in the past month took industries by storm. The cutting-edge technology’s pace was so quick that it soon started posing a threat to social norms. Governments around the world are making efforts to mitigate the risks of the technology and its potential misuse. 

The process started in May this year when G7 countries formed a ministerial forum dubbed “Hiroshima AI process.” The consortium involved Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States, and European Union countries. 

Reuters cited a G7 document that noted that the voluntary code of conduct will act as a “landmark” likely to be used for governing the AI. The fear around emerging tech is also increasing at a similar pace. The privacy and security concerns are higher than ever now. 

The 11-point conduct will include the promotion of safety, security, and trustworthiness of AI tech across the world. It means to help create an environment where AI will help take advantage of its benefits. In this way, it will eliminate the risks as well as challenges that come along with the tech. 

G7 Countries’ Efforts to Address AI Companies

Through their conduct, the G7 countries are willing to make AI companies take measures to identify, evaluate, and take actions to resolve the risks. They should take steps to tackle the incidents and patterns found in the misuse of AI via products across the market. 

The companies working in the AI industry have first-hand experience with the products they develop. They hold the opportunity as well as the responsibility to take care of the issues firsthand. 

The conduct also asks companies to maintain transparency with timely publishing reports on capabilities, limitations, use cases, and misuse of AI along with ensuring robust security measures around it. 

The risks of job losses, cyberattacks, and the inability of humans to control the objects that they designed are increasing due to the advanced generation of AI models. The British government seeks to propose an international statement during the meeting and to set up an international expert panel.