Not too long ago, governments around the world competed to be leaders in creating standards for the development and implementation of fair and responsible AI. In October, 2023, the Biden administration proudly announced an Executive Order that at the time it claimed “establishes new standards for AI safety and security, protects Americans’ privacy, advances equity and civil rights, stands up for consumers and workers, promotes innovation and competition, advances American leadership around the world, and more.” The order followed a very similar announcement by the European Commission, which had just launched “the first ever legal framework on AI, which addresses the risks of AI and positions European to play a leading role globally.” Meanwhile, the Canadian government concluded, “If Canada’s advanced data economy is to thrive, it needs a corresponding framework to enable citizen trust, encourage responsible innovation, and remain interoperable with international markets.” Similar conversations on AI governance were held in other parts of the world, including Brazil, South Korea, Japan, and South Africa.
Governments Want to Ease AI Regulation for Innovation, But Do Citizens Agree? | TechPolicy.Press
