Britain opts for ‘adaptable’ AI rules, with no single regulator

Britain plans to separate accountability for governing synthetic intelligence (AI) between its regulators for human rights, well being and security, and competitors, fairly than creating a brand new physique devoted to the know-how.

AI, which is quickly evolving with advances such because the ChatGPT app, might enhance productiveness and assist unlock progress, however there are issues in regards to the dangers it might pose to individuals’s privateness, human rights or security, the federal government mentioned.

It mentioned it wished to keep away from heavy handed laws that might stifle innovation and would as a substitute take an adaptable method to regulation primarily based on broad rules similar to security, transparency, equity and accountability.

The European Union is tackling the problem head on by making an attempt to plan landmark AI legal guidelines and create a brand new AI workplace. The velocity at which the know-how is advancing, nevertheless, is complicating its efforts, sources have mentioned.

Britain mentioned its method, outlined in a coverage paper printed on Wednesday, meant it might adapt its guidelines because the know-how developed.

It mentioned that over the subsequent 12 months, present regulators would difficulty sensible steerage to organisations, in addition to different instruments and assets like danger evaluation templates.

It mentioned laws might later be launched to make sure regulators have been making use of the rules persistently.

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