Google Signs EU's AI Code of Practice Ahead of Stricter Regulations
Google has agreed to sign the EU's voluntary code of practice for general-purpose AI, a move that comes just days before stricter AI regulations take effect on August 2. This agreement signals cooperation from the tech giant but also raises concerns about potential overregulation.
The EU AI Act, set to come into force soon, aims to ensure AI is safe, ethical, and fair. It will require registration, risk assessments, and strict quality control measures for high-risk AI tools. Google's agreement to sign the code of practice commits it to sharing clear documentation, avoiding pirated content, and respecting copyright owners.
The new regulations will focus on general-purpose AI models with systemic risk, affecting companies like Google, Anthropic, Meta, and OpenAI. Meta, however, has refused to sign the code, claiming Europe is 'heading down the wrong path on AI'. Other large companies, such as Microsoft and Apple, which are considered 'gatekeepers' due to their dominant market positions, could also be impacted by these EU regulations. The EU's AI regulations could have global implications, affecting companies, users, and the AI world at large, as Europe leads in AI regulation with the upcoming EU AI Act.
Google's agreement to sign the EU's voluntary code of practice for AI signals a willingness to cooperate with incoming regulations. However, Meta's refusal to sign raises questions about the industry's stance on AI governance. The EU AI Act, with its focus on safety, ethics, and fairness, is set to reshape the AI landscape, with potential global repercussions.
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