As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly changes the technological landscape, regulations and legal debates surrounding its application are evolving just as rapidly. The latest legal news offers fascinating insight into how different jurisdictions are responding to the challenges and opportunities arising from AI advances. In this post, we take a look at current developments that are shaping the future of AI regulation.
The European Commission has published an extensive Q&A on the AI Act, a new law on artificial intelligence. The legislation covers both public and private entities, regardless of location, subject to the introduction of an AI system into the EU market or the impact on individuals in the zone. The act provides for hefty fines for non-compliance, indicating the seriousness with which the EU is treating AI regulations.
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New Zealand is introducing official guidelines for the use of generative artificial intelligence in courts and tribunals. The rules cover the use of chatbots (ChatGPT, Bing Chat or Google Bard) to serve judges, court clerks and support staff. The introduction of GenAI is intended to be consistent with the principle of protecting the integrity of the judiciary.
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The University Learning Council at the University of Warsaw has passed a resolution on the use of artificial intelligence tools in the educational process – regarding the use of AI in the preparation of theses and dissertations and its use in the course of studies. The document imposes an obligation on the supervisor and the student to agree on how artificial intelligence can be used to prepare the thesis. The arrangements include the scope and methods of using AI tools in the creation of thesis materials. A clear description and designation of the use of chatbots in each thesis is also required.
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The European Medicines Agency has unveiled a plan to maximize the benefits of AI in drug regulation. The plan focuses on product support, the development of guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence in the drug development process, and the use of AI for data analysis.
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The British Supreme Court has taken the position that artificial intelligence cannot be considered an inventor, stressing the essence of human input in the creative process. Only a human is capable of inventing something; it is an act of human consciousness. This decision sheds light on the future rules of patent rights and the role of AI in innovation.
The New York Times, one of the largest U.S. daily newspapers, has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement. The NYTimes claims that the companies illegally used millions of the newspaper’s articles to train their AI algorithms.
The Council of Europe has published guidelines for the responsible use of AI in journalism, covering the acquisition, implementation of AI systems and integration of tools into professional practices. The recommendations are aimed at shaping the future of media in the digital age.
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An innovative artificial intelligence-assisted arbitration court is being launched in Poland. The system created by ENOIK is expected to significantly reduce the time and cost of simple payment proceedings by using artificial intelligence to analyze and support arbitration decisions. The arbitration procedure is to operate online, enabling the uploading and generation of documents. Independent arbitrators will be supported by AI, which will analyze common court rulings made in similar cases. This is expected to significantly relieve the arbitrators of simple, time-consuming and repetitive procedural tasks.
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