AI's Regulatory Horizon: Global Insights and Challenges

Exploring UN initiatives, patent drafting nuances, and misinformation battles.

April 22, 2024



Navigating AI Regulation: Insights from UN Initiatives

Summarized by: Alexa Sterling [jackson.yale.edu]

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Today’s issue explores global AI regulation, highlighting Professor Valère Ndior’s talk at the Schmidt Program on AI, Emerging Technologies, and National Power. Professor Ndior, of Université de Bretagne Occidentale and the Institut Universitaire de France, offers insights into international AI regulation efforts, especially those led by the United Nations. This discussion is vital for grasping the collaborative approach needed to manage AI technology advancements responsibly and ethically worldwide.

AI Tools for Patent Drafting: Limitations and Future Prospects

Summarized by: Morgan Lee [ipwatchdog.com]

In today’s article, Clint Mehall explores AI’s role in patent drafting, focusing on claim writing. Despite generative AI’s growth, Mehall believes it falls short of the nuanced expertise of human practitioners. He compares AI tools to novices, capable of structuring claims but lacking in-depth understanding. Precision in claim language is crucial, as minor wording changes can greatly affect patent lawsuits. While AI aids in mundane tasks, Mehall argues that claim drafting’s nuanced work demands human skill and intuition. He advocates for human collaboration in patent drafting, highlighting the complexity AI cannot fully replicate.

Sydney universities launch new database to combat fake news and misinformation

Summarized by: Morgan Lee [www.sydney.edu.au]

Researchers from the University of Sydney, University of New South Wales, and University of Technology Sydney have launched the International Digital Policy Observatory (IDPO). This innovative online database tracks digital policies and regulations across 50 countries, focusing on misinformation, AI regulation, online harms, cybersecurity, and digital identity. Aimed at academics, policymakers, and the ICT industry, the IDPO, funded by the Australian Research Council, seeks to foster knowledge sharing and regulatory best practices. Initially concentrating on misinformation, it aligns with the Draft Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation Bill, with plans to broaden its scope.

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The Staff

Editor: Ethan Wallace

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