The G7 countries agreed this Monday on a code of conduct for companies and institutions that develop artificial intelligence (AI) systems, aimed at mitigating risks derived from this technology such as misinformation and violation of privacy or intellectual property.
The leaders of the Group of Seven (Germany, Canada, the United States, France, Italy, Japan and the United Kingdom) endorsed this Monday the set of guidelines for the artificial intelligence sector baptized as the “Hiroshima AI Process”, as reported by the Japanese presidency on duty.
This roadmap aims to promote the development of “safe and reliable” AI systems internationally and “manage their risks”, according to the joint statement, which also calls on all actors in the AI sector to commit to its compliance. .
The G7 highlights the “innovative and transformative potential” of advanced AI systems, and in particular, generative models such as the ChatGPT chatbot, while recognizing the need to “protect individuals, society and the principles shared”, in addition to “keeping humanity at the center”.
Recommended measures
To this end, the Group of Seven launched an initiative last May at the Hiroshima summit (west) that has led to the development of eleven principles for companies and organizations involved in the development of AI systems.
Among the recommended measures is having independent observers supervise all phases of development and market launch of AIs, and that their creators detect possible risks of misuse and correct these vulnerabilities.
In order to make these models more transparent, developers are asked to publicly report on the “capabilities and limitations” and “domains of appropriate and inappropriate use” of their systems.
There is also a call to implement “authentication mechanisms” such as the creation of digital “watermarks” that allow users to identify texts, images or videos generated by artificial intelligence.
These guidance will be reviewed periodically where necessary “to adapt to rapidly evolving technology” and in consultation with stakeholders, according to the joint statement.
Hiroshima process
In addition to inviting firms and institutions in the sector to follow this code of conduct, the G7 countries will “accelerate the process to develop a policy framework” to promote the implementation of the Hiroshima Process, which will include “project-based cooperation “.
The Group of Seven will also promote compliance with this roadmap through cooperation and consultation with different international organizations such as the Global Alliance on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI), the Organization for Cooperation and Development Economic (OECD) and with public and private actors, as well as with countries that are not part of the G7.
Google reaction
Following the G-7 announcement, Kent Walker, president of Global Affairs at Google and Alphabet, released a statement in which he points out that “AI is a global technology that requires a global approach to responsibility.”
“The G7 Code of Conduct represents an important step towards the responsible development and deployment of AI that benefits everyone,” Walker says in the text.. “At Google, we support this G7 Code of Conduct and look forward to working together with governments, industry and civil society to get things right at such a crucial time.”