Early EU Agreement Requires Disclosure of Copyrighted Material in Generative AI Tools
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An early EU agreement has stipulated that companies utilizing generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, must disclose any copyrighted material used in developing their systems. This agreement could set the stage for the world's first comprehensive laws regulating this technology. The European Commission began drafting the AI Act almost two years ago to regulate the emerging artificial intelligence technology, which experienced a surge in investment and popularity following the release of OpenAI's AI-powered chatbot ChatGPT. Members of the European Parliament have agreed to move the draft to the trialogue stage, during which EU lawmakers and member states will finalize the bill's details. The proposed regulations would classify AI tools according to their perceived risk level, ranging from minimal to unacceptable, with concerns about biometric surveillance, spreading misinformation, and discriminatory language among the areas of concern. High-risk tools will not be banned, but users must be transparent about their operations.
An early EU agreement will require companies using generative AI tools like ChatGPT or Midjourney to disclose any copyrighted material used to develop their systems. The AI Act, which has been in the works for nearly two years, aims to regulate emerging AI technology by categorizing tools according to perceived risk levels, ranging from minimal to unacceptable. While high-risk AI tools will not be banned, their use will require high transparency. The addition of the disclosure requirement for copyrighted material was proposed within the past two weeks and is seen as a compromise between calls for a ban and a more permissive approach. Some areas of concern include biometric surveillance, spreading misinformation, and discriminatory language. The EU's proposal has been described as "tactful" by analysts.
It should be noted that while OpenAI's ChatGPT is a widely known and influential example of generative AI, it needs to be more accurate to say that it became the fastest-growing consumer application in history or that it reached 100 million monthly active users in a matter of weeks. These statements are not supported by publicly available information and may be based on misunderstandings or inaccuracies. It is also unclear that there was a "race" among tech companies to bring generative AI products to market, specifically in response to ChatGPT. However, the development of AI technologies is a rapidly evolving and competitive field. As for Elon Musk's involvement, while he has expressed concerns about the potential risks of AI, there is no evidence to suggest that he is planning to launch a startup to rival OpenAI.
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