Cooperation between China and the United States is the advisable path, and evaluation | Strengthening regulation of artificial intelligence
The potential threats that may arise from the rise of artificial intelligence are no longer unfounded.
The release of ChatGPT proves the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence technology and also triggers deep reflection among many people. Since its release in November last year, technology giants have been vying to join the battle of developing big language models. The moral, ethical, and social issues that may arise from allowing artificial intelligence technology to grow wildly have also sparked numerous discussions.
Regardless of whether artificial intelligence really poses a threat to human survival, the application of this technology can also lead to many direct problems in other aspects, such as using artificial intelligence technology to "impersonate" others. Due to the collection and analysis of a large amount of personal data, artificial intelligence technology may also lead to infringement of personal privacy and security related issues. Not only that, there are also concerns that once artificial intelligence technology is used for "evil", it may give rise to more advanced forms of cyber attacks.
Considering the potential threats that artificial intelligence technology may bring to society, it is urgent to regulate this industry to ensure the safe and beneficial use of technology.
On Tuesday local time, eight American high-tech companies, including NVIDIA, IBM, and Adobe, signed a voluntary commitment agreement with the Biden administration regarding artificial intelligence, and new progress has been made in the regulation of artificial intelligence.
Based on the agreement, the above-mentioned company agrees to allow internal and external security testing of its artificial intelligence related products before releasing them; Develop digital watermarking technology to ensure that it helps users identify AI generated content; Share information with government departments and the general public to avoid potential risks.
It is reported that the content of the agreement signed this time is similar to the agreement signed by seven other American high-tech companies in Washington in July this year. At that time, a group of enterprises, including Facebook's parent company Meta, Google, and ChatGPT's parent company OpenAI, also agreed to take action to address the challenges that powerful artificial intelligence technology may bring to humanity. "We must remain clear and vigilant about the potential threats posed by emerging technologies," said US President Biden.
Dealing with the various risks associated with artificial intelligence is a very challenging task, which has prompted many countries to call for the establishment of a new body by the United Nations to promote AI regulation on a global scale. In response, UN Secretary General Guterres recently stated that the United Nations is an "ideal place to explore global governance mechanisms in artificial intelligence.".
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In terms of the development of artificial intelligence technology, China, as Tesla CEO Musk said, "will have strong capabilities." In terms of introducing regulatory policies for artificial intelligence, China is also at the forefront of the world. China has always supported cooperation with the international community to jointly promote artificial intelligence regulation to ensure its security. In addition, China has also been calling for the formation of an international framework and standardized norms for artificial intelligence regulation based on consensus among countries.
As a major global player in the development and application of artificial intelligence technology, if China and the United States can achieve cooperation in artificial intelligence regulation, it will not only benefit both countries themselves, but also benefit the world. Facing the challenges brought about by technological development, shelving differences and working together to address them is the feasible way to effectively strengthen the supervision of artificial intelligence.
This article is translated from the September 14th editorial of China Daily
Original Potential threats posed by AI should pour China US collaboration on its governance
Production: Editorial Office of China Daily
Compiled by: Tu Tian [Responsibility]