The Group of 7 (G7), which brings together the main world powers, ended its summit in Japan this weekend. One of the topics touched on is that of the Artificial intelligence, recognizing its importance and asking that its development be in line “with democratic values”.
United States, Germany, Canada, France, Italy, Japan, and the United Kingdom make up the G7, which on this occasion had the presence of Ukraine, requesting more support for its defense against Russia.
as well stands out Reuters, the agreement comes after the European Union, which has representation in the group, is close to approving legislation to regulate Artificial Intelligence technology.
We promise to continue promoting multi-stakeholder approaches to the development of standards for Artificial Intelligence”, expressed the countries in the agreement.
These standards must be “respectful of legally binding frameworks.” In addition, nations recognize “the importance of the procedures that advance transparency, openness, fair processes, impartiality, privacy and inclusion to promote responsible Artificial Intelligence”.
G7 alerts on Artificial Intelligence
The great concern of the G7 regarding Artificial Intelligence is the care of intellectual property, the possible lack of transparency and the manipulation of information that includes disinformation.
To work on it, the G7 leaders agreed to create a ministerial forum called Hiroshima AI Process.
However, he recognizes the potential of “immersive technologies and virtual worlds such as metaverses, to provide innovative opportunities in all industrial sectors and society, as well as for the promotion of sustainability”.
For the moments, each nation has a way of approaching the subject of AI. In the United States there is caution, but without direct interference Even in big companies like OpenAI; Japan wants to push the technology further, while the European Union seeks to put a legal stop on it.