Time to act for artificial intelligence policy
OpenAI announced its support for national and global regulations on artificial intelligence safety, as well as four critical bills approved in California.
Stating that a new era is entering the policy arena with the rapid development of artificial intelligence technologies, OpenAI called for urgent action on mandatory national security requirements, industry standards, and global frameworks.
National and State-Level Security
OpenAI is requesting the implementation of mandatory national AI safety regulations based on capability by collaborating with Congress. Until Congress takes action, support is also being given to legislative efforts at the state level.
In this context, official support was announced for four California bills that include independent safety evaluations, auditor standards, the protection of youth, and measures against biological threats.
Industry and Global Standards
The company will continue to work together with other pioneer laboratories to advance AI standards, which also include voluntary efforts.
Coordinated international approaches are advocated on issues such as risk management, maintaining human control, and when to slow down model development.
Technical Measures and Extreme Caution
Chief Scientist Jakub Pachocki emphasized that extreme caution must be exercised in the face of the rapid rise of machine intelligence. Technical solutions toward alignment issues continue to be developed.
However, it is stated that in-lab work alone will not be sufficient, and joint standards encompassing the slowing down of model development when necessary are essential.
Opportunities and Risks
Advanced AI can accelerate the development of new drugs in the medical field, strengthen infrastructure, and expand economic opportunities.
At the same time, it is expressed that the capabilities that make models useful also harbor significant risks, and these risks will not be limited to just a few laboratories.
California Bills on the Way to the Governor's Office
Four new bills numbered SB 813, AB 1405, SB 1119, and AB 1864, which passed the legislature and were submitted to Governor Newsom for approval, have been officially approved.
These bills aim to establish strong protective shields against infrastructure, independent audit standards, the protection of youth, and biological threats.