Regulation, Public Policy, Global Competition
Jerry Kaplan · 2024
Abstract This chapter covers issues surrounding the regulation of Generative Artificial Intelligence, including whether the output of such systems is (or should be) protected by copyright laws and free-speech guarantees. It also surveys efforts in the United States, Europe, and China to regulate Generative Artificial Intelligence. The European Union has been at the forefront of AI regulation, focusing on fairness, inclusion, and transparency. The United States lags behind the EU in enacting workable regulations, but there are various policy statements and principles for responsible AI use within the US government. China has a centralized power structure and has made AI a major national priority. It has also enacted several major laws regulating AI, the handling of data, and most recently, limitations on Generative Artificial Intelligence systems. The chapter concludes with suggested restrictions for Generative Artificial Intelligence systems, addressing issues such as contract agreements, interactions with individuals, and dissemination of communications.