Adam Satariano of the New York Times reports this evening that European Union policymakers have agreed on a new law, the A.I. Act, to regulate artificial intelligence, making it one of the world’s first comprehensive laws on AI.
While the law is subject to final approval and will not take effect for 12 to 24 months after,
- The Act aims to harness the benefits of AI while mitigating risks such as automation of jobs, misinformation spreading, and national security threats.
- The law targets AI’s riskiest uses by companies and governments, including law enforcement and operation of crucial services – water, gas and electric etc.
- Makers of large general-purpose AI systems, like the ChatGPT chatbot, will face new transparency requirements.
