European Parliament Takes Steps to Ensure Safety and Environmental Protection in Artificial Intelligence
June 18, 2023, 5:28 p.m.
In 2023, the world witnessed a revolutionary development in artificial intelligence (AI), leading to the implementation of strict rules aimed at ensuring safety, transparency, and environmental protection. The European Parliament has passed new legislation with the goal of protecting health, safety, fundamental rights, and democracy from the potential negative impacts of AI.
The new rules developed by the European Parliament prohibit the use of AI systems that pose an unacceptable level of risk to safety and society. This includes a ban on social scoring systems that classify people based on their behavior or personal characteristics.
Furthermore, providers and developers of AI systems are required to adhere to transparency, confidentiality, and non-discrimination. This ensures that AI developed and used in Europe meets high standards of safety and protection of human rights.
One important aspect of the new legislation is the consideration of the impact of AI on the environment. Powerful AI systems require significant computational power, resulting in high energy consumption. To reduce the negative environmental impact, the new rules aim to decrease energy consumption and improve the energy efficiency of AI systems.
Additionally, attention is given to the ethical and environmental aspects of AI. The use of AI for illegal extraction and utilization of natural resources, as well as activities that can harm ecosystems and biodiversity, is prohibited.
The prospects for the future development of AI are exciting. The new legislation paves the way for innovation, protection of human rights, and sustainable development. Scientific research and engineering efforts will be focused on creating AI systems that are not only efficient and reliable but also safe for people and the environment.
However, it is important to continue discussing and developing a regulatory framework for AI management, ensuring a balanced approach that takes into account technical capabilities and ethical principles. Only in this way can we fully unleash the potential of AI and utilize it for the benefit of humanity and our planet.