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January 2023
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7 February 2023 ISO and IEC issue new standard for AI risk management
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) have published a new standard providing guidance on risk management in artificial intelligence (AI). Titled ISO/IEC 23894:2023 Information technology – Artificial intelligence – Guidance on risk management, the standard offers guidance to organisations that develop, produce, deploy, or use products, systems, and services (See more) -
7 February 2023 NATO to develop AI certification standard
NATO’s Data and Artificial Intelligence Review Board (DARB) has started working on an artificial intelligence (AI) certification standard. The standard – which will also be applicable to data exploitation – is meant to assist industries and institutions across the alliance to ensure that AI and data projects are compliant with international law and with NATO’s (See more) -
5 March 2023 AI regulation in the US Congress
Representative Ted Lieu and Jake Auchincloss, both Democrats of the US Congress, recently raised concerns about the potential dangers of artificial intelligence (A.I.). No legislative action has been taken to protect individuals from A.I., despite existing bills to curb A.I applications such as facial recognition failing in Congress. As the US competes with China for (See more) -
22 March 2023 Petition urges a moratorium on AI research
Elon Musk and hundreds of experts have signed a petition asking for a six-month pause in artificial intelligence research, citing potential dangers to humanity. The petition calls for a moratorium on research until a security system is in place, including regulatory bodies to oversee artificial intelligence systems, techniques to distinguish between real and artificial, and (See more) -
3 April 2023 Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence launches 2023 edition of AI Index Report
The 2023 edition of the AI Index Report shows that, since 2016, 31 countries (out of a total of 127 countries analysed) have passed at least one AI-related bill. Since 2017, 62 national AI strategies have been published by governments around the world. -
18 April 2023 European Commission inaugurates European Centre for Algorithmic Transparency
The European Centre for Algorithmic Transparency (ECAT) was officially inaugurated. The centre's role is to provide the European Commission with technical and scientific expertise to ensure that the algorithms used by Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs) and Very Large Online Search Engines (VLOSEs) comply with the transparency, risk management, and mitigation requirements set by the Digital Services Act (DSA). -
26 April 2023 Report outlines recommendations for advancing cooperative AI governance at upcoming G7 Summit
The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) AI Council released a report titled 'Advancing Cooperative AI Governance at the 2023 G7 Summit' with recommendations on how G7 could advance the global governance of artificial intelligence (AI) at its upcoming Summit in Hiroshima, Japan. -
28 April 2023 US senator introduces bill to create AI policy task force
Democratic Senator Michael Bennet introduced a bill that would create a task force to revise US policies on artificial intelligence. -
21 May 2023 Hiroshima AI process: G7’s effort to tackle challenges of AI technology
G7 officials are set to hold their first meeting dedicated to discussing AI regulation next week. -
25 May 2023 UN Secretary-General issues policy brief for Global Digital Compact
As part of the process towards developing a Global Digital Compact (GDC), the UN Secretary-General has issued a policy brief outlining areas in which ‘the need for multistakeholder digital cooperation is urgent’: closing the digital divide and advancing sustainable development goals (SDGs), making the online space open and safe for everyone, and governing artificial intelligence (See more) -
18 October 2023 China launches global AI governance initiative
With a growing technological rivalry between China and the US, AI has arisen as a major field of tension as both countries strive to uphold their leadership over global standards development and regulation. -
1 November 2023 AI Safety Summit adopts Bletchley Declaration
The document encourages increased transparency and accountability among those at the forefront of AI development, urging them to divulge their strategies for monitoring, measuring, and mitigating potentially detrimental capabilities. -
19 November 2023 Battle for leadership at OpenAI: CEO dismissed, Microsoft pushes for reinstatement
The battle for leadership at OpenAI has taken a new turn with the dismissal of CEO Sam Altman. Microsoft, a main founder of OpenAI, is pressuring for Altman's reinstatement. -
6 December 2023 UNCTAD eWeek 2023 | Bottom-up AI and the right to be humanly imperfect
From concerns about bias and representation to the cautious integration of AI in political spheres, these insights signify the pivotal considerations shaping the ethical evolution of AI in political contexts and beyond. -
11 December 2023 EU makes history with landmark AI regulation
The proposal follows a risk-based approach and lays down a uniform, horizontal legal framework for AI that aims to ensure legal certainty. -
18 December 2023 ISO/IEC 42001: a new global standard for responsible AI management systems
The standard covers key components such as transparency, explainability, and autonomy, and it includes various requirements for managing AI systems effectively. -
19 December 2023 Pope Francis calls for binding global treaty for ethical AI regulation
Urging ethical oversight and human values in AI's development, he warns against its unchecked dominance. Highlighting concerns about potential threats to humanity and our planet, he cautions against AI in weaponry. -
20 December 2023 Biden administration initiates framework for safe and trusted generative AI
The US National Institute of Standards and Technology is seeking input on setting guidelines for secure AI systems. This move, spurred by President Biden's AI-focused executive order, aims to build industry standards centered on safety, security, and trust in AI tech. -
22 December 2023 UN Secretary-General’s AI Advisory Body launched its Interim Report: Governing AI for Humanity
The Interim Report represents a significant step forward in the ongoing AI governance dialogue and serves as a basis for further discussions and actions. -
27 Decemberr 2023 NY Times seeks billions in landmark copyright lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft
The New York Times has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft, accusing them of copyright infringement.
December 2023