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AI #99: Farewell to Biden

Don't Worry About the Vase • 1120 implied HN points • 16 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Policy AI Regulation Election Dynamics Political Commentary Public Opinion
  1. Biden's farewell address highlighted the risks of a 'Tech-Industrial Complex' and the growing importance of AI technology. He proposed building data centers for AI on federal land and tightening regulations on chip exports to China.
  2. Language models show potential in practical applications like education and medical diagnostics, but they still fall short in areas where better integration and real-world utility are needed.
  3. Concerns about AI's risks often stem from pessimism regarding humanity's ability to manage technological advancement. It’s important to find hope in alternative paths that can lead to a better future without relying solely on AI.

🆙 A pro-progress Trump agenda: what's realistic?

Faster, Please! • 1279 implied HN points • 07 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Trump administration AI Regulation Economic Policy
  1. Establishing a Moon base could offer valuable resources and opportunities for economic development. It can also strengthen national security by ensuring access to those resources.
  2. We should let AI develop without heavy regulations so it can flourish like the internet did. Striking a balance between monitoring safety and allowing growth is key.
  3. A focused national policy on AI is important to prevent mixed regulations across states, promoting American leadership in this rapidly evolving field.

Stopping Frankenstein

Diane Francis • 579 implied HN points • 08 May 23
🕹 Technology AI Ethics Copyright Law AI Regulation Digital Rights
  1. Many experts are worried that AI, like ChatGPT, may take away millions of jobs, and some countries, like Italy, have banned AI products to figure out what to do.
  2. There are ongoing lawsuits against AI companies for using copyrighted materials without permission, which makes creators feel their work is being stolen.
  3. Regulations are being considered, especially in Europe, to ensure AI development is safe and ethical, which many believe is necessary to protect society from AI becoming too powerful.
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Lessons from the FTC's Probe into OpenAI

Gradient Flow • 319 implied HN points • 10 Aug 23
🕹 Technology AI Regulation
  1. The FTC's probe into OpenAI shows the growing regulatory scrutiny of AI technology and the importance of transparency and accountability in AI development.
  2. Existing regulations like the EU AI Act and rules from organizations like the DCWP in New York City mandate transparency, annual bias audits for AEDTs, and various safeguards to ensure fair and compliant use of AI technology.
  3. Resources like the NIST AI Risk Management Framework offer valuable guidance for understanding and managing AI risks, emphasizing trustworthiness, accountability, and privacy in AI systems.

Import AI 331: 16X smaller language models; could AMD compete with NVIDIA?; and BERT for the dark web

Import AI • 319 implied HN points • 29 May 23
🕹 Technology AI Research Speech Recognition Dark web AI Regulation
  1. Researchers have found a way to significantly reduce memory requirements for training large language models, making it feasible to fine-tune on a single GPU, which could have implications for AI governance and model security.
  2. George Hotz's new company, Tiny Corp, aims to enable AMD to compete with NVIDIA in AI training chips, potentially paving the way for a more competitive AI chip market.
  3. Training language models on text from the dark web, like DarkBERT, could lead to improved detection of illicit activities online, showcasing the potential of AI systems in monitoring and identifying threats in the digital space.

Can BIS Control the Cloud?

ChinaTalk • 311 implied HN points • 31 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Cloud Computing AI Regulation Data Reporting Privacy Concerns
  1. New proposed rules by Commerce focus on regulating US cloud providers to identify customers and monitor large AI training with potential risks.
  2. The regulations aim to prevent misuse of cloud services for cyber attacks and dangerous AI systems, using 'Know Your Customer' schemes.
  3. Enforcement measures include restrictions on customers or jurisdictions engaging in malicious cyber activities, with a focus on setting up reporting processes.

No Data Plan

Technically Optimistic • 79 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🕹 Technology State Legislation AI Regulation Social media
  1. States are taking action to regulate tech companies and protect user privacy in the absence of federal legislation.
  2. Various states like California, Maine, Maryland, and New York are actively shaping legislation to address online surveillance and data privacy concerns.
  3. While state actions are a start, there is a growing need for federal oversight and regulation to establish consistent data privacy protections nationwide.

205. Regulating AI: Is being proactive now the right first step?

Hardcore Software • 238 implied HN points • 15 May 23
🕹 Technology AI Regulation Ethics Legislation Risk Assessment Innovation
  1. Debates exist on whether current AI developments pose new risks or just confirm existing concerns.
  2. Balancing precautionary measures with technological progress is challenging, especially when systems are inaccurate but advancing.
  3. There is a push for strict regulations to prevent AI harm, but some recommend proactive risk mitigation rather than outright bans.

The First Act

Technically Optimistic • 39 implied HN points • 15 Dec 23
🕹 Technology AI Regulation Weather Forecasting
  1. The EU is close to finalizing AI regulation, but it's not a done deal yet. The rules won't go into effect until 2025.
  2. The AI Act introduces a risk-based approach categorizing AI systems into minimal, high, and unacceptable risk categories. It imposes strict requirements on high-risk systems.
  3. The regulation includes transparency requirements, penalties for non-compliance, and the right for consumers to launch complaints about high-risk AI systems.

On the Proposed California SB 1047

Don't Worry About the Vase • 49 HN points • 12 Feb 24
🕹 Technology AI Regulation Future scenarios
  1. California Senate Bill 1047 aims to regulate AI to maintain public trust, especially since Congress is often dysfunctional.
  2. The bill establishes safety standards for large AI systems, provides public AI resources, and aims to prevent price discrimination and protect whistleblowers.
  3. The bill's focus is on safety and innovation without excessively burdening developers, but potential loopholes could allow avoidance of its regulations.

Trusted AI #006 - Washington comes to Mr. OpenAI

Trusted • 19 implied HN points • 23 May 23
🕹 Technology AI Regulation
  1. CEOs of tech companies testifying in Congressional hearings is rare but becoming more common.
  2. Concerns about AI regulation include job loss, social media harms, and need for precision regulation.
  3. Proposals for AI regulation include licensing models, post-deployment safety reviews, and increased AI safety research funding.

Trusted - News and Notes, 2023-04-06

Trusted • 19 implied HN points • 06 Apr 23
🕹 Technology AI Regulation Interviews
  1. Italy has banned the use of ChatGPT accusing OpenAI of unlawful data collection.
  2. President Biden emphasizes the importance of discussing the risks and benefits of AI, calling for responsible product development.
  3. The U.S. government currently maintains a lighter touch on AI regulation compared to the EU.

Future Bites #2

Year 2049 • 13 implied HN points • 03 Mar 23
🕹 Technology AI Regulation Health tech Space Tech Chatbots Wearable Tech
  1. Apple is working on noninvasive blood glucose tracking tech for the Apple Watch to help monitor health and prevent diseases.
  2. The EU is looking to regulate AI through the proposed AI Act, including risk levels, transparency requirements, and focus on high-risk applications.
  3. Blue Origin is developing solar cells using simulated lunar soil to support sustainable human presence on the Moon, collaborating with NASA.

Why AI doctors should not be FDA regulated

More is Different • 7 implied HN points • 15 Jul 23
🕹 Technology AI Regulation Medical AI Healthcare Technology
  1. The current FDA system for AI regulation may not be sustainable due to the growing number of applications and the high costs involved in getting AI systems approved.
  2. The FDA is not equipped to regulate general-purpose AI systems like advanced AI doctors, leading to potential delays in innovation and challenges in handling new technologies.
  3. People have the right to access information from AI systems for medical advice, similar to consulting books or other resources, which raises questions about the need for FDA regulation.

Annotated reply to Bengio's "AI Scientists: Safe and Useful AI?"

Engineering Ideas • 0 implied HN points • 08 May 23
🕹 Technology AI Ethics AI Regulation AI Governance
  1. The proposal of AI scientists suggests building AI systems that focus on theory and question answering rather than autonomous action.
  2. Human-AI collaboration can be beneficial, with AI doing science and humans handling ethical decisions.
  3. Addressing challenges in regulating AI systems requires not just legal and political frameworks, but also economic and infrastructural considerations.

Weekly Roundup

Asimov’s Addendum • 0 implied HN points • 21 Aug 24
🕹 Technology AI Regulation Digital Services Cybersecurity Data Privacy
  1. Experts suggest that instead of a single AI regulator, existing agencies like the FDA and SEC should gain expertise in AI to manage its use effectively, just like they do with safety in other fields.
  2. There's an ongoing discussion about how AI companies are navigating acquisitions and regulatory concerns, reminding us that governance is ongoing and complex, not a one-time fix.
  3. It's important to recognize that AI development is still in its early stages, and new methods like Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback may not lead to breakthroughs as significant as those seen in past successes like AlphaGo.