ChatGPT and other generative AI tools: Council info and EU Publications

In the absence of clear regulation on ChatGPT accountability, humans are needed to monitor output especially when considering what lies ahead. And only humans can provide the personalised services, flexibility, emotional intelligence, and critical thinking needed to fulfil the requirements of public service.

Generative artificial intelligence applications, such as ChatGPT, are powered through complex learning processes by comprehensive datasets of – potentially dubious – human-created content. There are concerns that such tools could develop consciousness and spark emergent behaviour that is, by definition, unpredictable and therefore potentially unsafe. Do these concerns point to a need to look again at the relevant legislation?

The release and widespread use of ChatGPT – a large language model (LLM) developed by OpenAI – has created significant public attention, chiefly due to its ability to quickly provide ready-to-use answers that can be applied to a vast amount of different contexts. These models hold masses of potential. Machine learning, once expected to handle only mundane tasks, has proven itself capable of complex creative work. LLMs are being refined and new versions rolled out regularly, with technological improvements coming thick and fast.

This paper provides new insights into the role of Artificial Intelligence in scientific research across various domains of science. It is evident that AI as applied to science and research has been growing at a significant pace in recent years, with China leading the way, followed by the EU and the US. Indeed, the EU’s performance is found to be highly heterogeneous across its Member States. If current trends persist, the probability of future scientific discoveries being driven primarily by AI applications and tools is set to increase significantly.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in finance is under increasing scrutiny from regulators and supervisors interested in examining its development and the related potential risks. This article contributes by providing an overview of AI use cases across securities markets in the EU and assessing the degree of adoption of AI-based tools. In asset management, an increasing number of managers leverage AI in investment strategies, risk management and compliance. However, only a few of them have developed a fully AI-based investment process and publicly promote the use of AI.

The ability of AI systems to transform vast amounts of complex, ambiguous information into insight has the potential to reveal long-held secrets and help solve some of the world’s most enduring problems. However, like all powerful technologies, great care must be taken in its development and deployment. To reap the societal benefits of AI systems, we will first need to trust them and make sure that they follow the same ethical principles, moral values, professional codes, and social norms that we humans would follow in the same scenario.

The European Commission’s approach on Artificial Intelligence is one of excellence and trust. It deals with technological, ethical, legal and socio-economic aspects to boost EU's research and industrial capacity and to put AI and robots at the service of European citizens and the economy.

The purpose of this White Paper is to set out policy options on how to achieve these objectives. It does not address +the development and use of AI for military purposes.The Commission invites Member States, other European institutions, and all stakeholders, including industry, social partners, civil society organisations, researchers, the public in general and any interested party, to react to the options below and to contribute to the Commission’s future decision-making in this domain.

The Coordinated Plan on Artificial Intelligence aims to accelerate investment in AI, act on AI strategies and programmes and align AI policy to avoid fragmentation in Europe.

The EU’s approach to artificial intelligence centers on excellence and trust, aiming to boost research and industrial capacity while ensuring safety and fundamental rights.

The European Commission appointed a group of experts to provide advice on its artificial intelligence strategy.

This forum is an initiative of the European Commission to establish an open policy dialogue on Artificial Intelligence (AI). Since its launch in 2018, members of the AI Alliance engage in regular events, public consultations and online forum exchanges that shape the European ecosystem of excellence and trust in AI and Robotics. Find here the latest discussions, news and resources and become a member to share yours.

Find out how MEPs are shaping EU artificial intelligence legislation in order to boost innovation while ensuring safety and protecting civil liberties.

The use of artificial intelligence in the EU will be regulated by the AI Act, the world’s first comprehensive AI law. Find out how it will protect you.

Artificial intelligence (AI) affects our lives more and more. Learn about the opportunities and threats for security, democracy, businesses and jobs.