The need for comprehensive AI governance is underscored by recent regulations like the EU AI Act, emphasizing human rights protection, transparency, and collaboration among stakeholders to mitigate risks associated with AI technologies while fostering innovation.
The Authors Guild has introduced a “Human Authored” certification program to help authors verify that their works are predominantly human-written, amidst ongoing legal actions regarding AI-generated content and recent clarifications from the US Copyright Office on copyright protections for AI-generated works.
The EU AI Act, adopted on June 13, 2024, introduces a pioneering regulatory framework for artificial intelligence, imposing stringent compliance requirements on both EU-based and external providers of AI systems, with significant implications for high-risk AI applications and potential penalties for non-compliance.
The Intellectual Property Office has released guidelines under the Patents Act 1977 clarifying the patentability of AI inventions, emphasizing the need for a technical contribution and sufficiency of disclosure in the application process.
New Jersey’s Attorney General emphasizes the application of the Law Against Discrimination to AI-driven decision-making, while the UK government proposes regulatory changes to balance AI development with copyright protections, highlighting the need for robust oversight in AI practices.
The EU AI Act establishes a risk-based regulatory framework for AI systems, impacting providers and users within and outside the EU, with specific compliance requirements based on risk levels and significant penalties for non-compliance.
