Chinese technology giants, including Baidu and Alibaba, have jumped on the bandwagon of generative artificial intelligence (AI) products such as ChatGPT. As these companies work to catch up with their American counterparts like OpenAI and Google, they face a new hurdle: regulation in accordance with China's socialist values.
In response to the rapidly developing technology, the Cyberspace Administration of China has released draft rules governing how generative AI products should be developed. The proposed regulations state that content must reflect socialism's core values and not subvert state power. These measures are expected to come into effect later this year, laying out a framework for Chinese firms' approach to AI development.
Meanwhile, in the United States, President Joe Biden's administration is also considering implementing regulatory measures for AI-powered tools like OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google’s Bard. On Tuesday, the Commerce Department made a public request for comment regarding potential regulations for AI technologies.
Alan Davidson, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information and NTIA Administrator said that "the inquiry will inform policies to support AI audits, risk and safety assessments certifications." This move aims at creating earned trust in AI systems while addressing concerns about biases being perpetuated or misinformation being amplified by these emerging technologies.
President Biden recently convened a group of science advisors who discussed risks associated with artificial intelligence usage. Furthermore, his administration acknowledges tech companies' responsibility in ensuring their products are safe before making them publicly available.
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), a Commerce Department agency responsible for policy-making related to communication services across various platforms such as radio frequency spectrum allocation management among others., seeks public input on accountability measures concerning future advances within fields like machine learning algorithms employed by industry leaders today - an effort which could potentially shape federal oversight efforts moving forward while providing valuable insights from stakeholders affected most directly; namely citizens themselves!
As both the Chinese and US governments grapple with potential regulatory measures for artificial intelligence, stakeholders await further developments in this rapidly evolving landscape. The global race to harness AI's capabilities continues, but it remains crucial that ethical considerations remain at the forefront of these advances.