The Patent and Trademark Office and the Copyright Office are reinforcing the necessity of human authorship in AI-assisted inventions and creations to qualify for patent and copyright protection, amidst ongoing evaluations of the implications of AI on intellectual property rights.
The evolving regulatory landscape for AI features South Korea’s comprehensive AI Basic Act, the US’s fragmented industry-driven approach, the EU’s extensive AI Act with strict compliance measures, and the UK’s focus on economic growth and copyright clarification, highlighting the need for ethical considerations and safety in AI governance.
The European Commission’s new guidelines under Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 aim to clarify the definition of AI systems for the upcoming AI Act, but face criticism for their lack of clear distinctions and potential regulatory inconsistencies, raising challenges for compliance as deadlines approach.
The OECD has introduced the Hiroshima AI Process Reporting Framework to monitor compliance with the International Code of Conduct for Organizations Developing Advanced AI Systems, aiming to standardize risk management practices and promote accountability among leading AI developers like Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI.
The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, in collaboration with the Networking and Information Technology Research and Development National Coordination Office, has issued a Request for Information to develop a comprehensive AI Action Plan aimed at balancing innovation with regulatory considerations following Executive Order 14179.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has released an advisory outlining regulatory compliance requirements for AI technologies in the financial services sector, emphasizing the need for risk assessments and adherence to existing laws to ensure market integrity and transparency.
