Ministers in charge of digitalization and technology G7 They agreed this Sunday to promote “responsible” use. artificial intelligence (IA) given the progress of this system and the potential for its use to undermine democracy and violate people’s privacy.

”As generative AI technologies become more prominent in all countries and sectors, We recognize the need to consider their short-term opportunities and challenges and continue to increase security and confidence in them.”, said the ministers of the Group of Seven most developed countries (G7) in a joint statement after a two-day meeting in Japan.

Quote statement five main principles to regulate the use of AI and other emerging technologies: rule of law, guarantee of law, democracy and respect for human rights and take advantage of opportunities to promote innovation.

During the meeting held in Takasaki, about 107 kilometers northwest of Tokyo, the ministers also decided to agree on a plan to “create an open and conducive environment for responsible innovation through AI.”

The plan urges countries to actively participate in the development of international standards on AI regulation and promotes dialogue on issues such as risk assessment.

The Heads of Digitization and Technology of the G7 countries (Germany, Canada, United States, France, Italy, Japan and the United Kingdom) and the European Union (EU) also committed to promote the construction of safer network infrastructure for developing or developing countries and the improvement of underwater cable connectivity.

In turn, they approve plans to strengthen digital infrastructure in the face of authoritarian use, which may involve, for example, the shutdown or restriction of Internet access.

Also direct violations of human rights through the use of digital tools, such as the production and distribution of fake or manipulated news and other disinformation activities used, for example, during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

“We decided to work together to demonstrate and overcome digital authoritarianism tactics,” the statement said, adding that the G7 maintained its commitment to protecting “its democratic institutions and values ​​in the face of foreign threats.”

As well as Russia, the message is directed at countries such as China, where digital surveillance and other high-tech tools are believed to be used to suppress freedom of expression and violate other fundamental rights and freedoms.

Also present at the meeting were the ministers of Ukraine as well as India and Indonesia, which this year hosted the G20 (a group of the most developed and developing economies) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) meetings.

(With information from EFE)

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