The American state of California, home to Silicon Valley and many technological companies, is seeking to impose restrictions on smart technology, inspired by European legislation, according to the French news agency.
In mid-March, the European Parliament passed a law to regulate artificial intelligence models, setting limits regarding transparency, intellectual property rights, and privacy protection.
David Harris, an advisor in the “California Initiative for Technology and Democracy” project, says, “We seek to benefit from European expertise and collaborate with them to understand how to establish rules for artificial intelligence.”
This organization aims to protect election processes from violations through the use of modern technology.
Over 30 legislative bills have been presented to the California legislature, according to Harris, who claims that American and European officials have consulted with him on this issue.
The documents submitted to the California legislature address several aspects of artificial intelligence.
One of the laws suggests the mandatory disclosure by technology companies of the data used in developing artificial intelligence models.
Another proposal suggests prohibiting electoral campaign advertisements that use generative AI to create content based on a simple request in common language.
Several lawmakers aim to verify if social networks report any content, image, video, or audio created using generative AI technology.
A survey conducted by the University of California, Berkeley in October showed that 73% of voters in California agree on laws combating misinformation and deepfakes, and on restricting the use of artificial intelligence in election campaigns.
This issue is one of the few topics agreed upon by both the Republican and Democratic parties.
David Harris considers concerns about “deepfakes” and fake texts created with artificial intelligence as one of the most important issues.
Gael Bellerin, a democratic parliamentarian from the area including part of Silicon Valley, proposes a law to ban “deepfakes” related to political issues during the three months leading up to elections.
Malignant parties employing this technology attempt to undermine the stability of election processes.
The “Net Choise” union, representing digital companies, warns against importing European Union regulations into California.
Karl Zabu, legal director of the organization advocating for laws imposing limited sanctions, states that they are adopting the European approach in dealing with smart technology, which they seek to ban.
The lawyer emphasizes that banning artificial intelligence will not hinder anything and adds that it is a bad idea because dishonest parties do not adhere to laws.
The legal director of the software company “Adobe,” Dana Raw, welcomes the approach taken by the European Union in distinguishing between limited impact artificial intelligence like “deepfakes” and fake texts and dangerous artificial intelligence used in critical infrastructure or law enforcement. It appears to embrace a more moderate stance.
Dana Raw says, “If we find the final text suitable for us.”
“Adobe” is starting studies to assess potential risks related to new products relying on artificial intelligence.
Rao emphasizes the importance of nuclear safety and cybersecurity. When crucial decisions are made using artificial intelligence, human rights must be considered at all times.
In collaboration with the “Coalition for Content Proficiency and Authenticity”, which includes members such as “Microsoft” and “Google”, Adobe has developed a series of identification data providing information on image settings and content.
Members of the California House of Representatives aim to lead in regulating the field of artificial intelligence, traditionally like companies in the state working on developing this technology.
Gael Bellerin states that “people are keen on following events in California”.
She says: “It’s a movement that concerns us all, we must stay ahead of those who seek to create chaos during elections.”
(AFP)
