Big news for tech lovers and anyone curious about how the future is shaping up! The United Nations (UN) and the European Union (EU) have both made major moves to control artificial intelligence (AI), and there’s a bunch of other tech stories you might want to catch up on. Here’s the rundown:
UN and EU Get Serious About AI
The UN’s big group of countries (all 193 of them!) agreed on some new guidelines for AI. They want to make sure AI respects people’s rights, keeps our personal info safe, and doesn’t cause any trouble. The US led the charge, and even China and over 120 other countries are on board.
“The message is clear: we’re in charge, not the AI,” said Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the US Ambassador to the UN. This is a big deal because it’s the first time everyone’s agreed on rules for AI at the global level.
Not to be left out, the EU has its own new rules, the first of its kind, that are all about keeping AI in check. These rules are all about making sure AI doesn’t hurt society.
UK and US Team Up on AI Safety
The UK and the US are joining forces to make sure AI and the big brainy systems behind it are safe. They’re planning to do some tests together and might even swap some experts between their AI safety teams.
“AI is a big deal for our future,” said Gina Raimondo, the US Commerce Secretary. “This partnership is going to help us make sure it’s safe and sound.”
Other Tech Bits You Should Know
- The UK’s National Grid is saying that fancy tech like AI and quantum computing could mean we’ll need a lot more electricity for data centers soon.
- HSBC bank is putting $1 billion into helping companies in Southeast Asia grow using digital stuff.
- A cool project called Global Fishing Watch, helped by Google and others, is using AI and satellites to keep an eye on fishing boats to stop illegal fishing.
- Scientists at the University of Exeter in the UK have come up with an AI that can track down an invasive hornet species.
- A survey says there’s a big difference in how well companies are doing with digital security and trust.
Building Trust in AI
With all this talk about AI, how do we make sure people can trust it? Especially in important areas like healthcare, we need AI to be clear about how it works and to be fair. And although not everyone’s convinced about AI yet, we can’t ignore it. It’s sticking around, so figuring out how to get along with AI is key. Plus, there’s talk about making sure AI doesn’t leave women behind in the workplace.
So, there you have it—some of the latest scoops in the world of tech. From new rules to keep AI in line to big partnerships and innovations, it’s all about making sure technology helps us without causing problems.
