The US government has announced that it is seeking public feedback regarding possible measures to ensure accountability for AI systems, amid concerns about its potential effects on national security and education.
ChatGPT, an AI program that has recently gained notoriety for its rapid response to a variety of inquiries, has specifically drawn the attention of US lawmakers due to its explosive growth and status as the fastest-growing consumer application in history, boasting over 100 million monthly active users.
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration, an agency under the Commerce Department that provides guidance to the White House regarding telecommunications and information policy, is seeking feedback regarding an AI “accountability mechanism” due to an increasing interest in regulation.
The agency is looking at creating measures that can be implemented to ensure the legality, effectiveness, ethics, safety, and overall trustworthiness of AI systems.
The NTIA Administrator, Alan Davidson, stated that while responsible AI systems can offer significant advantages, it is vital to address their potential consequences and harms. Companies and consumers must be able to trust these systems for them to realise their full potential.
Over the last couple of months, ChatGPT – an AI language model developed by OpenAI and supported by Microsoft Corp, has impressed some users with its prompt responses to queries while causing concerns for others due to inaccuracies.
The NTIA aims to create a report examining initiatives that guarantee AI systems function as advertised without posing any harm. The initiative will contribute to the Biden Administration’s continuous efforts to establish a comprehensive and unified federal approach to AI-related risks and opportunities.
Recently, a technology ethics group, the Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Policy, requested that the US. Federal Trade Commission prevent OpenAI from releasing new commercial versions of GPT-4, citing its alleged bias, deception, and potential harm to privacy and public safety.
Earlier this month, notable tech leaders and specialists recently urged the AI industry to halt the progress of AI solutions, including GPT-4. The signatories include Steve Wozniak, a co-founder of Apple, and Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX, Tesla, and Twitter. The experts claim that the rate at which AI technology is advancing is so rapid that even its creators cannot completely understand, predict, or efficiently regulate it.
