{"id":1948270,"date":"2023-06-15T15:31:13","date_gmt":"2023-06-15T19:31:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/major-fears-over-unchecked-ai-have-eu-taking-giant-leap-toward-strict-regulations\/"},"modified":"2023-06-15T15:32:48","modified_gmt":"2023-06-15T19:32:48","slug":"major-fears-over-unchecked-ai-have-eu-taking-giant-leap-toward-strict-regulations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/major-fears-over-unchecked-ai-have-eu-taking-giant-leap-toward-strict-regulations\/","title":{"rendered":"EU takes big step towards strict regulations due to major concerns over unchecked AI."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmajor-fears-over-unchecked-ai-have-eu-taking-giant-leap-toward-strict-regulations%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1948270&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>EU Takes Historic Step to Regulate Artificial Intelligence and Protect Privacy<\/h2>\n<p>Representatives of European Union nations acted Wednesday to move forward with a law that would regulate artificial intelligence and protect privacy.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cWe have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nyc-democrats-give-nearly-1000000-foreign-nationals-the-right-to-vote\/\" title=\"NYC Democrats Give Nearly 1,000,000 Foreign Nationals the Right to Vote\">made history today<\/a>,\u201d said Brando Benifei, a member of the European Parliament, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2023\/06\/15\/tech\/ai-act-europe-key-takeaways\/index.html?utm_source=optzlynewmarketribbon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CNN<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cWhile Big Tech companies are sounding the alarm over their own creations, Europe has gone ahead and proposed a concrete response to the risks AI is starting to pose,\u201d Benifei said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>However, the vote to pass the AI Act reflected that differences remain in how nations think <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ap-north-korea-appears-planning-first-deployment-orbital-military-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">technology<\/a> should be used.<\/p>\n<p>Some nations were pushing back against a ban on police use of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/major-fears-over-unchecked-ai-have-eu-taking-giant-leap-toward-strict-regulations\/\" title=\"EU takes big step towards strict regulations due to major concerns over unchecked AI.\">live facial recognition technology<\/a> in public places, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/technology\/2023\/jun\/14\/eu-moves-closer-to-passing-one-of-worlds-first-laws-governing-ai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Guardian<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cWe have seriously looked at the interests of society and our citizens in terms of privacy. And this is why we have gone one step forward than the Commission by taking away the exclusions for law enforcement,\u201d said Drago\u0219 Tudorache, a supporter of the legislation, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/my-europe\/2023\/06\/14\/meps-endorse-blanket-ban-on-facial-recognition-in-public-spaces-rejecting-targeted-exempti\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Euronews<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The law will require the makers of major AI systems such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wefs-terrifying-new-mission-calls-ai-write-unifying-new-bible-create-religions-actually-correct\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ChatGPT<\/a> to provide more data about their programs, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2023\/06\/14\/technology\/europe-ai-regulation.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The New York Times<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The law calls for makers of AI systems to publish summaries of copyrighted material used for training an AI system and to put in place protections against producing illegal content.<\/p>\n<p>According to the Guardian, failure to follow the EU\u2019s rules would mean either deleting the application or paying a fine equal to 7 percent of the company\u2019s revenue.<\/p>\n<h3>Should the U.S. follow the EU\u2019s lead in moving toward greater restrictions on AI?<\/h3>\n<div id=\"firefly-poll-container\" class=\"one-half\">\n<div class=\"firefly-poll-question\">Should the U.S. follow the EU\u2019s lead in moving toward greater restrictions on AI?<\/div>\n<div id=\"pollFormBox\" style=\"display: none\">\n\t\t<label>Yes<\/label><br \/>\n\t\t<label>No<\/label><br \/>\n\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-poll-disclaimer\">\n\t\tCompleting this poll entitles you to The Western Journal news updates free of charge. You may opt out at anytime. You also agree to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/about\/privacy-policy\/\">Privacy Policy<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/about\/terms-service\/\">Terms of Use<\/a>.\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"firefly-poll-results\" style=\"display: none\">\n<div id=\"firefly-poll-results-yes\" style=\"width: 100%\">\n\t\t\tYes: 100% (4 Votes)\n\t\t<\/div>\n<div id=\"firefly-poll-results-no\" style=\"width: 0%\">\n\t\t\tNo: 0% (0 Votes)\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cThere are plenty of sharp teeth in there,\u201d Tudorache said.<\/p>\n<p>The CNN report also said there would be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/invisible-toll-covid-policy-seniors-now-need-re-learn-smile-country-eases-mask-restrictions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">restrictions<\/a> on what the EU is calling \u201chigh-risk\u201d AI applications, which include \u201csystems used to influence voters in an election, as well as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-new-acting-attorney-general-jeff-rosen-recently-wrote-an-essay-on-foreign-influence-in-us-elections-this-tells-us-a-little-about-his-knowledge-of-whats-going-on-today\/\" title=\"The New Acting Attorney General Jeff Rosen Recently Wrote an Essay on Foreign Influence in US Elections \u2013 This Tells Us A Little About His Knowledge of What\u2019s Going On Today\">social media platforms<\/a> with more than 45 million users that recommend content to their users \u2014 a list that would include Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Francine Bennett, interim director of the Ada Lovelace Institute, which has been pushing for regulations on AI, called the proposal an \u00a0\u201cimportant landmark,\u201d according to The New York Times.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFast-moving and rapidly repurposable technology is of course hard to regulate, when not even the companies building the technology are completely clear on how things will play out,\u201d Bennett said. \u201cBut it would definitely be worse for us all to continue operating with no adequate regulation at all.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis moment is hugely significant,\u201d said Daniel Leufer, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-education-lesson-from-covid-lockdowns-school-choice-is-imperative-for-every-child\/\" title=\"The Education Lesson from COVID Lockdowns: School Choice Is Imperative for Every Child\">senior policy analyst<\/a> the Brussels office of Access Now, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/time.com\/6287136\/eu-ai-regulation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Time<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhat the European Union says poses an unacceptable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/joe-biden-approves-chinese-ev-battery-factory-michigan-taxpayers-hook-national-security-risk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">risk<\/a> to human rights will be taken as a blueprint around the world,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>The Guardian\u2019s report on the AI law said the draft will now go through a review before a final vote that could come later this year. The law would not take effect before 2026.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAI raises a lot of questions socially, ethically, economically. But now is not the time to hit any \u2018pause button.\u2019 On the contrary, it is about acting fast and taking responsibility,\u201d said Thierry Breton, the European commissioner for the internal market.<\/p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/major-fears-unchecked-ai-eu-taking-giant-leap-toward-strict-regulations\/\">Major Fears Over Unchecked AI Have EU Taking Giant Leap Toward Strict Regulations<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>taken decisive action to ensure the responsible use of artificial intelligence. This groundbreaking move demonstrates our commitment to safeguarding privacy and upholding ethical standards in the digital era. Europe&#8217;s proactive approach sets a precedent for the world, emphasizing the need for comprehensive AI regulations that prioritize the well-being of individuals and society as a whole.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":661,"featured_media":1948271,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[548],"tags":[14505,5241,3752,5565,5101,3949,4259,27498],"class_list":["post-1948270","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-conservative-news-daily","tag-ai","tag-concerns","tag-major","tag-regulations","tag-step","tag-strict","tag-takes","tag-unchecked"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1948270","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/661"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1948270"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1948270\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1948271"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1948270"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1948270"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1948270"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}