Brussels Playbook Podcast The race to regulate AI before it's too late
Nov 3, 2023
In this podcast, they discuss the race to regulate AI, including the AI Safety Summit, the G7 AI code of conduct, and President Biden's executive order. They explore the EU's stance on facial recognition technology and AI-generated surveillance methods. They also cover the rivalry between tech superpowers, the clash of global tech regimes, and the challenges of regulating generative AI.
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EU AI Act Is Risk Based But Facing Contentious Exceptions
- The EU's AI Act focuses on a risk-based approach targeting uses rather than the underlying technology.
- Key disputes include Parliament wanting bans on facial recognition and rules for foundation models while member states resist due to law enforcement use and innovation fears.
December Deadline Looms To Preserve EU Leadership
- Political timing pressures make December a likely deadline for an AI Act deal to preserve the EU's rule‑setter status.
- Brussels must finish trialogue negotiations quickly despite technical deadlocks across 27 member states and looming elections.
Western AI Approaches Share Goals Despite Different Tools
- Despite stylistic differences, Western democracies broadly share goals on AI: oversight, transparency, and balancing innovation.
- The US prefers voluntary or executive measures, the EU prefers mandatory legislation, and the UK sits between them.