The UK is starting to draft regulations governing artificial intelligence with an emphasis on the most sophisticated language models such as those that power OpenAI's ChatGPT.
Digital technologies, particularly AI, have been integral to all stages of the electoral process for several years now. What distinguishes the current landscape is their unprecedented scale and impact.
After Britain hosted the inaugural event at Bletchley Park last November, South Korea will hold the second artificial intelligence (AI) safety summit on May 21–22.
The Kenyan government has partnered with the GIZ GmbH to launch a project aimed at developing a National AI Strategy. Supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development and the European Union, the initiative, known as 'FAIR Forward – Artificial Intelligence for All,' recognizes the potential of AI for Kenya's digital transformation and the achievement of sustainable development goals
The meeting allowed ministers to build on ongoing work and present new deliverables of the TTC after two and a half years of cooperation.
Innovative measures, like improving enrollment software and collaborating with civil society to enroll more women and children, have sped up the process. Yet, challenges linger, such as the need to reduce issuance times and increase inclusivity.
The Zero Draft of the Global Digital Compact outlines a series of commitments and actions towards an inclusive, open, safe, and secure digital future for all. Among them are proposals for several new mechanisms and processes, such as a UN Digital Human Rights Advisory Service, a process to be convened by the UN Statistical Committee and CSTD to develop definitions and standards on the (re)use of data for public goods; aan International Scientific Panel on AI and an annual global dialogue on AI governance; and an office for coordinating digital and emerging technology in the UN Secretariat.
As the EU rolls out guidelines aimed at safeguarding electoral integrity online, Very Large Online Platforms and Search Engines face stringent measures to combat systemic risks and uphold democratic principles.
The submitted letter highlights the benefits of open-source AI models and calls for evidence-based policies and tailored solutions to address risks without impeding economic growth and scientific dialogue.
The adoption of the first UN resolution on AI could mark a key stride towards fostering a global framework that promotes the responsible and inclusive utilisation of this transformative technology, underscoring the imperative of aligning AI advancements with the collective welfare of humanity.
Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment (CADE) is a project co-funded by the European Union.
