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AI code of conduct
The European Commission has welcomed recent agreement by G7 leaders on International Guiding Principles on Artificial Intelligence ( AI ) and a voluntary Code of Conduct for AI developers under the Hiroshima AI process . These principles and the voluntary Code of Conduct will complement , at international level , the legally binding rules that the EU co-legislators are currently finalising under the EU AI Act . President of the European Commission , Ursula von der Leyen , was among those who subscribed to the G7 leaders ’ statement issued by the 2023 Japan G7 presidency .
Guiding principles
“ The potential benefits of Artificial Intelligence for citizens and the economy are huge . However , the acceleration in the capacity of AI also brings new challenges . Already a regulatory frontrunner with the AI Act , the EU is also contributing to AI guardrails and governance at global level . I am pleased to welcome the G7 international Guiding Principles and the voluntary Code of Conduct , reflecting EU values to promote trustworthy AI . I call on AI developers to sign and implement this Code of Conduct as soon as possible ,” commented President von der Leyen .
The eleven Guiding Principles adopted by the leaders of the seven countries and the EU , which make up the G7 , provide guidance for organisations developing , deploying and using advanced AI systems , such as foundation models and generative AI , to promote safety and trustworthiness of the technology . They include commitments to mitigate risks and misuse and identify vulnerabilities , to encourage responsible information sharing , reporting of incidents and investment in cybersecurity as well as a labelling system to enable users to identify AI-generated content .
Informed by the results of a stakeholder survey , these principles have been jointly developed by the EU with the other G7 members , under the Hiroshima Artificial Intelligence Process . The Guiding Principles have , in turn , served as the basis to compile a Code of Conduct , which will provide detailed and practical guidance for organisations developing AI . The voluntary Code of Conduct will also promote responsible governance of AI globally . Both documents will be reviewed and updated as necessary , including through inclusive multi-stakeholder consultations , to ensure they remain fit for purpose and responsive to this rapidly evolving technology .
Code of conduct application
The G7 leaders have called on organisations developing advanced AI systems to commit to the application of the International Code of Conduct . The first signatories will be announced in the near future .
The G7 Hiroshima Artificial Intelligence Process was established at the G7 Summit on 19 May 2023 to promote guardrails for advanced AI systems on a global level . The initiative is part of a wider range of
international discussions on guardrails for AI , including at the OECD , the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence ( GPAI ) and in the context of the EU-U . S . Trade and Technology Council and the EU ’ s Digital Partnerships .
Since first announcing its intention to work on a Code of Conduct at the TTC Ministerial of 31 May 2023 , the European Commission actively worked with key international partners in the G7 to develop the principles and the Code of Conduct on AI . These international commitments are consistent with the legally binding rules currently being negotiated as part of the more comprehensive Artificial Intelligence Act ( EU AI Act ), which will apply in the EU .
“ The proposal for the EU AI Act will guarantee the safety and fundamental rights of people and businesses , while strengthening AI uptake , investment and innovation across the EU . The AI Act will provide risk-based , legally binding rules for AI systems that are placed on the market or put into service in the Union market ,” said the EU Commission . n
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