Global AI Governance
The agenda, allegedly promoted by the Effective Altruism movement and its allies, to establish international, supranational regulations for AI development and deployment, including controlling access to computational resources (GPUs).
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Summary
Global AI Governance refers to the development of public sector policies and laws aimed at promoting and regulating artificial intelligence (AI), an emerging issue worldwide. Since 2016, numerous AI ethics guidelines have been published to maintain social control over the technology, with regulation considered essential for both fostering AI innovation and managing its associated risks. Organizations deploying AI also play a crucial role in creating and implementing trustworthy AI, adhering to principles, and taking accountability for risk mitigation. While mechanisms like review boards are seen as social means to address the AI control problem, the concept has faced criticism. For instance, on the All-In Podcast, David Sachs argued that Global AI Governance is influenced by an ideological-industrial complex rooted in Effective Altruism and could jeopardize the US's competitive edge in the AI race with China. This perspective contrasts with optimistic views on AI's potential to drive economic growth. International bodies like the UN, Council of Europe, G7, and BRICS are actively involved in developing frameworks and standards, with the UN releasing a proposed framework in September 2024 and the Council of Europe adopting the first international AI treaty in May 2024.
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Extracted Attributes
Scope
Global, involving jurisdictions worldwide and international organizations
Purpose
Foster AI innovation, manage associated risks, maintain social control over technology, and promote trustworthy AI
Definition
Development of public sector policies and laws for promoting and regulating artificial intelligence (AI)
Related Initiatives
China's Global AI Governance Initiative, G7 pledge on AI standards, BRICS AI Study Group
Criticism (David Sachs)
Influenced by an ideological-industrial complex rooted in Effective Altruism; could jeopardize US competitive edge in AI race with China
Key Recommendation (UN)
AI standards exchange
First International AI Treaty
Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy, and the Rule of Law (Council of Europe)
Timeline
- Numerous AI ethics guidelines published globally to maintain social control over the technology. (Source: Wikipedia)
2016-XX-XX
- The Council of Europe adopted the first international AI treaty, the Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy, and the Rule of Law. (Source: Web Search Results)
2024-05-XX
- The United Nations Secretary General High-Level Advisory Body on AI released a proposed framework for Global AI Governance, based on insights from over 2,000 participants, including a key recommendation for an AI standards exchange. (Source: Web Search Results)
2024-09-XX
Wikipedia
View on WikipediaRegulation of artificial intelligence
Regulation of artificial intelligence is the development of public sector policies and laws for promoting and regulating artificial intelligence (AI). It is part of the broader regulation of algorithms. The regulatory and policy landscape for AI is an emerging issue in jurisdictions worldwide, including for international organizations without direct enforcement power like the IEEE or the OECD. Since 2016, numerous AI ethics guidelines have been published in order to maintain social control over the technology. Regulation is deemed necessary to both foster AI innovation and manage associated risks. Furthermore, organizations deploying AI have a central role to play in creating and implementing trustworthy AI, adhering to established principles, and taking accountability for mitigating risks. Regulating AI through mechanisms such as review boards can also be seen as social means to approach the AI control problem.
Web Search Results
- UN Releases Proposed Framework for Global AI Governance ...
Notably, the report outlines a blueprint for addressing AI-related risks, including calling on all governments and stakeholders to work together in governing AI to foster development and protection of human rights. Among the key recommendations for global AI governance, the advisory board recommends an AI standards exchange, as noted on page 55 of the report. [...] “Governing AI for Humanity” is based on insights from more than 2,000 participants across regions of the globe, highlighting AI’s transformative potential and outlining principles that will guide the formation of new international AI governance institutions. [...] 9/23/2024 How can artificial intelligence (AI) be governed for humanity? The United Nations Secretary General High-Level Advisory Body on AI proposes an AI standards exchange as a key recommendation to empower coordination and tackle global AI risks in its report released this month.
- Global AI Governance Law and Policy: Jurisdiction Overviews 2025
Articles in this series, co-sponsored by OneTrust, dive into the laws, policies, and broader contextual history and developments relevant to AI governance in five jurisdictions: Singapore, Canada, the U.K., the U.S. and the EU. The jurisdictions selected are a small but important snapshot of distinct approaches to AI governance regulation in key global markets. [...] Tracking, unpacking and governing the complex field of global AI governance law and policy has quickly become a top tier strategic issue for organizations. The IAPP AI Governance Center will provide AI governance professionals with the content, resources, networking, training and certification needed to respond to the field’s complex risks. We welcome feedback and insights from the community of AI governance professionals. [...] _menu_ _shopping\_cart_ _person\_outline_ Login _close_ OverviewPodcastsVideosWrite for us Image 2: AI Governance Global EuropeAI Governance News The latest AI governance developments and professional news.Image 3: Daily DashboardNewsletters Breaking news, essential resources and more, sent right to your inbox. OverviewKnowledgeNet ChaptersSectionsAffinity GroupsVolunteerAnnual AwardsCareer Central
- Global AI Regulations Tracker: Europe, Americas & Asia-Pacific ...
While the US, the EU, the UK, and China often steal the spotlight, other jurisdictions are also making significant steps in AI governance. In fact, more and more jurisdictions are trying to keep pace in the race to achieve the best balance between innovation and regulatory oversight. [...] We can already start to build a picture using hints from various different jurisdictional and international approaches. For instance, the fairly recent pledge from G7 leaders highlights their dedication to setting AI standards. They emphasized the need for inclusive AI governance and interoperability, aiming to foster trustworthy AI that aligns with their shared democratic values. [...] Startups Back Launch a tokenLaunch a protocolWrap a DAOMaintain a crypto company Startups Startups + Scaleups Back TABLE OF CONTENTS As AI-driven products proliferate and global regulations adapt, regulators are swiftly initiating reforms for AI governance. The regulatory landscape in this field is becoming more dynamic, with diverse enforcement strategies being adopted all around the globe.
- Regulating Under Uncertainty: Governance Options for Generative AI
own _G20 AI Principles_, and the EU-US Trade and Technology Council has released collaborative AI projects. The five-nation BRICS group has formed an AI Study Group to foster innovation and establish AI governance standards, in alignment with China’s _Global AI Governance_ _Initiative_. [...] In May 2024, the Council of Europe adopted the first international AI treaty, the _Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy, and the Rule of Law_, which requires ratification by at least five states to enter into force. The United Nations established a High-Level Advisory Body on AI and adopted its first AI resolution. UNESCO provided ethical guidelines and global guidance on AI use in education and research. Additionally, the African Union published various
- Global Center on AI Governance
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