Can AI be regulated? Why experts say government intervention is needed — but could be tricky - CBC
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As concerns mount over incidents of AI agents going rogue, experts and stakeholders are increasingly pushing for government regulation of AI systems that are becoming more capable. But some experts say the need for global co-operation and the rapid pace of AI development could make that difficult. While some, like U. S. President Donald Trump, say they have faith that tech giants can police themselves, other industry leaders, like Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, and Canadian-British artificial intelligence pioneer Geoffrey Hinton say AI requires safeguards that go beyond self-regulation. Given that most other industries, such as food or aviation, have some type of government oversight, it only makes sense that AI would as well, said Jaxson Khan, an expert in AI policy and adoption at the University of Toronto's Munk School of Global Affairs. "In no major industry, do we let companies completely police themselves, whether it's in oil and gas or people who want to produce food and candy or nuclear energy," he said. Bill Gates joins call for AI safeguards, wants to discuss concerns with TrumpIs AI evolving too fast?
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