DDC Dispatch – AI News Roundup
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Artificial Intelligence development and regulation remains at the forefront of issues for regulators and business in the United States. President Biden recently issued an executive order that will shape the narrative around AI legislation, but its pitfalls reveal the lack of clear policy direction when it comes to comprehensive data privacy regulations. At the same time, technology companies have continued to take actions to prevent the spread of misinformation on their platforms, which could influence election outcomes. Despite the focus of businesses and legislators on AI regulations, according to an Axios Morning Consult poll, the American public does not believe AI legislation is a priority over other policy issues.?
The White House recently issued an executive order addressing the risks associated with AI and included a comprehensive set of guidelines to properly address this technology. The article highlights that algorithmic transparency alone is not a solution, as understanding how an AI system works does not necessarily explain why it made a specific decision.? Despite emphasizing the need for responsible and trustworthy AI, the executive order fails to resolve the issue of comprehensive data privacy legislation, leaving individuals vulnerable to the exposure of sensitive information.?
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Meta recently announced that political ads containing AI alterations will need to include a label to prevent possible misleading information. Microsoft also announced it was taking a number of steps to protect election integrity related to the use of AI in political campaigns. While concerns about deepfakes and misinformation affecting elections persist, experts emphasize that the evidence of their impact on previous elections is limited. Election experts welcome the actions taken by tech companies, but they believe more fundamental changes in political systems are necessary to combat misinformation effectively.?
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While AI has been at the forefront of discussion among businesses and policymakers, a recent Axios Morning Consult poll found that AI regulation is not a major priority for Americans. Among the priorities tested in the survey, regulating the use of AI ranked 11th, below issues such as government shutdowns, healthcare, gun reform, immigration, and the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Despite this, 69% of Americans expressed concerns over about the development of AI, specifically when it comes to job security and privacy issues. Although the public's lack of urgency on this issue suggests that federal legislation may be postponed until after the 2024 election, this leaves room for state governments and other global governing bodies to frame the issue in ways that could either help or hamstring US policy on a national scale.?
Artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed the way we consume and interact with information and continues to show immense promise in its implementation in different fields. However, in an era of altered audio and AI-generated text, this technology continues to raise concerns about the authenticity and trustworthiness of the information it provides. As companies continue to navigate the risks and pitfalls of harnessing the power of AI, Forbes provides several best practices that will allow businesses to safely leverage AI tools.????
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