Exclusive: EU Lawmakers Challenge Rein In ChatGPT and Generative AI | WTVB

Once upon a time, a journalist named John published an article using an AI-generated text. He proudly presented it to his editor, who was impressed with the content's relevance, but soon realized that the text was a product of generative AI. This incident raises serious concerns about the technology use, and recently, EU lawmakers have also shown interest in regulating AI use.

According to the WTVB report, several EU lawmakers have challenged the current AI regulations and called for more stringent laws to govern AI technology. The primary concern is to control the misuse of AI, such as spreading fake news, spreading misinformation, and racially biased content. As a result, many tech firms, including Google, Facebook, and OpenAI, are facing increased scrutiny over their AI models, particularly ChatGPT and generative AI models.

Google's release of LaMDA, a language model that can handle complex dialogue, has raised concerns about how this AI model can be used against humans, especially in customer service settings where people might genuinely ask LaMDA to assist with something sensitive or personal. Similarly, Facebook has come under fire for its AI recommendation system, which promotes misinformation and racist content.

OpenAI's GPT-3, on the other hand, received attention from several industries for its ability to create human-like interactions. However, it is not exempt from ethics issues. For example, the content generated by GPT-3 can purposely manipulate people's emotions, persuade them to take specific actions or promulgate hate speech.

In conclusion, regulating AI is a complex issue that requires collaboration between AI stakeholders and policymakers. It is essential to create guidelines that ensure the responsible use of AI, especially in sensitive areas like financial, healthcare, and legal services. Moreover, it is necessary to implement ethical standards and regular audits to hold AI firms accountable for their product diversity, equity, and inclusion. Lastly, AI training programs that focus on AI ethics and transparency should also be implemented to educate future AI designers on the importance of ethical AI design.