EU consumer groups urge governments to investigate AI
A coalition of EU watchdog groups has urged governments to assess the risks and vulnerabilities consumers face due to generative AI.
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Consumer groups in the European Union (EU) have urged regulators to investigate the artificial intelligence (AI) models behind popular chatbots.
According to an AP report on Tuesday, 13 watchdog groups issued a warning to their national consumer protection, data protection, competition and product safety authorities over concerns about generative AI.
The groups said regulators should investigate the AI behind systems, such as OpenAI's ChatGPT, to assess risks and vulnerabilities to consumers before EU regulations are introduced on AI.
In addition to local EU officials, the coalition has written to United States President Joe Biden with similar concerns about potential harm to consumers from generative AI.
Their call to action urged leaders to use existing legislation and pass new laws to address AI concerns. They cited a report by the Norwegian Consumer Council which highlights the dangers of AI chatbots, including misinformation, data collection and manipulation.
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These warnings come shortly after EU regulators passed their monumental AI law on June 14. The bill was passed in Parliament with 499 votes for, 28 against and 93 abstentions.
The laws are expected to come into force within the next two to three years, following individual negotiations with EU member states over the details of the law. They will serve as a comprehensive set of rules for the development and deployment of AI in the EU.
In the United States, authorities are also considering regulations targeting AI. On...
A coalition of EU watchdog groups has urged governments to assess the risks and vulnerabilities consumers face due to generative AI.
News
Join us on social networks
Consumer groups in the European Union (EU) have urged regulators to investigate the artificial intelligence (AI) models behind popular chatbots.
According to an AP report on Tuesday, 13 watchdog groups issued a warning to their national consumer protection, data protection, competition and product safety authorities over concerns about generative AI.
The groups said regulators should investigate the AI behind systems, such as OpenAI's ChatGPT, to assess risks and vulnerabilities to consumers before EU regulations are introduced on AI.
In addition to local EU officials, the coalition has written to United States President Joe Biden with similar concerns about potential harm to consumers from generative AI.
Their call to action urged leaders to use existing legislation and pass new laws to address AI concerns. They cited a report by the Norwegian Consumer Council which highlights the dangers of AI chatbots, including misinformation, data collection and manipulation.
Related: AI has a 'symbiotic relationship' with blockchain: CEO of Animoca Brands
These warnings come shortly after EU regulators passed their monumental AI law on June 14. The bill was passed in Parliament with 499 votes for, 28 against and 93 abstentions.
The laws are expected to come into force within the next two to three years, following individual negotiations with EU member states over the details of the law. They will serve as a comprehensive set of rules for the development and deployment of AI in the EU.
In the United States, authorities are also considering regulations targeting AI. On...
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