Introduction
The European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act [2], enacted in 2023 [2], has introduced stringent regulations to ensure transparency and ethical standards in AI development and usage. Concurrently [1], OpenAI has launched a new AI tool [1], Deep Research [1] [2], aimed at enhancing research capabilities through advanced AI-driven processes.
Description
Several provisions of the European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act have recently come into effect, mandating greater transparency from companies regarding their AI development and usage [2]. Enacted in 2023 [2], the legislation imposes strict regulations, including prohibitions on high-risk AI applications such as social scoring systems and web-scraped facial recognition databases, as well as the collection of biometric information that could lead to discrimination [1]. Non-compliance with these regulations can result in significant fines or bans from the EU market. The European Commission has also issued guidance on the implementation of these regulations [1], clarifying how the prohibitions will apply [1]. Additional restrictions targeting large AI models and high-risk applications [1], particularly in healthcare [1] [2], are set to be enforced by 2027.
In a related development [2], OpenAI has introduced a new AI tool named Deep Research [1], designed to assist researchers in gathering and synthesizing information through complex [1], multi-step online research tasks [1] [2]. Utilizing an optimized version of OpenAI’s reasoning model [2], Deep Research can process extensive amounts of text [2], images [2], and PDFs [2], generating detailed reports with cited sources in a matter of minutes [2]. This tool expands upon its predecessor by addressing a wider range of subjects [2], including scientific studies and market analysis [2], and it adapts its responses based on new information [2]. While Deep Research remains prone to inaccuracies, commonly referred to as “hallucination,” OpenAI has noted that these occurrences happen at a reduced rate compared to earlier models, marking a significant advancement toward artificial general intelligence (AGI) [2]. Deep Research is currently available to subscribers of ChatGPT Pro [1], which requires a monthly fee [1].
Conclusion
The implementation of the EU’s AI Act signifies a pivotal shift towards more responsible AI practices, potentially influencing global standards. Meanwhile, OpenAI’s Deep Research tool represents a significant leap in AI capabilities, offering enhanced research efficiency despite ongoing challenges with accuracy. These developments underscore the rapid evolution of AI technology and its profound implications for both regulatory frameworks and practical applications.
References
[1] https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/ai-news-roundup-eu-ai-act-comes-into-9148166/
[2] https://techinformed.com/ai-tech-news-eu-ai-act-google-openai-salesforce/
