Strasbourg: European lawmakers have voted to adopt a text that will serve as the foundation for a future law regulating artificial intelligence (AI) systems. The aim is to promote innovation in AI while ensuring appropriate governance and safeguards.

The text, which was adopted by the European Parliament on Tuesday, sets out a risk-based approach to regulating AI systems. High-risk systems, such as those used in critical infrastructure or for decision-making that could have a significant impact on people's lives, would be subject to the most stringent requirements. These requirements would include ensuring that the systems are transparent, accountable, and do not discriminate against users.

Lower-risk systems would be subject to less stringent requirements, while systems that are deemed to be "minimal risk" would be largely unregulated.

The text also includes specific provisions for generative AI systems, such as ChatGPT and DALL-E, which can produce text, images, and other content. These systems would be required to clearly indicate that the content was generated by a machine, not a human.

The vote by the European Parliament is a significant step forward in the development of EU AI regulations. Negotiations between the Parliament and the EU's 27 member countries are set to begin later this year, with the aim of finalizing the law by the end of 2023.

If an agreement is reached, the EU would become the world's first jurisdiction to regulate AI through legislation. The EU's approach to AI regulation is likely to be closely watched by other countries, as the world grapples with the challenges and opportunities posed by this rapidly developing technology.

The Impact of AI Regulation

The adoption of AI regulation by the EU is likely to have a significant impact on the development and use of AI in the region. The regulation is likely to make it more difficult and expensive for companies to develop and deploy high-risk AI systems. However, it is also likely to lead to the development of more reliable and trustworthy AI systems.

The regulation is also likely to have a significant impact on the way that AI is used in society. For example, the regulation could lead to a reduction in the use of AI for social scoring and predictive policing.

The adoption of AI regulation by the EU is a significant step forward in the development of responsible AI. The regulation is likely to help to ensure that AI is used for good and that the risks associated with AI are mitigated.