The timeline of 20 main AI developments in 2023 is part of Diplo’s HumAInism policy research and monitoring on AI developments. ‘Four Sessions AI’ can also be found in 2023 Recap.
January 2023
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7 February 2023 ISO and IEC issue new standard for AI risk management
ISO and IEC release a new standard, / 23894:2023, focusing on AI risk management. It provides guidance for organizations involved in AI development, deployment, and usage on how to manage AI-related risks effectively. The standard aims to help integrate risk management into AI activities, offering processes for implementation and integration, emphasizing systematic policies, procedures, and practices related to risk assessment and monitoring. -
7 February 2023 NATO to develop AI certification standard
NATO is creating an AI certification standard to ensure compliance with international law and values, aiming to build trust among the innovation community, users, and the public. The standard also covers data exploitation and is based on NATO's 2021 Principles of Responsible Use of AI, focusing on aspects such as governability, traceability, and reusability. Planned for completion by the end of 2023. -
5 March 2023 AI regulation in the US Congress
Representative Lieu and Auchincloss from Congress express AI safety concerns. US lags behind the EU in AI regulation. White House issued AI rules blueprint, but no laws passed yet. Tech companies fight limitations, urge voluntary rules. OpenAI proposes secure AI model. Lieu aims to introduce bill for A.I. commission and regulation agency. -
22 March 2023 Petition urges a moratorium on AI research
Experts, including Elon Musk, advocate a six-month pause in AI research due to potential risks to humanity, pushing for the establishment of a security system and regulatory oversight. The petition emphasizes the need for measures to differentiate between real and artificial intelligence, manage economic and political disruptions, and prevent AI from surpassing human capabilities unchecked. It calls for government intervention if a research halt is not imposed promptly, raising concerns about AI's impact on information dissemination, job automation, and the development of non-human intelligence. The petition highlights the importance of involving regulatory bodies in shaping the future of AI. -
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
The UN Secretary-General has issued a policy brief for the Global Digital Compact, emphasizing urgent multistakeholder cooperation to address digital challenges. Key areas include closing the digital divide, upholding human rights, ensuring data protection, and governing emerging technologies. Objectives and actions are outlined to advance digital cooperation and safeguard the digital future, with a focus on connectivity, sustainability, human rights, internet openness, trust, and global cooperation. Implementation is crucial, supported through sectoral collaboration and forums like the Digital Cooperation Forum, aiming to promote collaboration and policy solutions for emerging digital challenges. -
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