Meta Addresses Legal and Ethical Issues in AI Development
Meta Platforms is reportedly working to ensure responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools as it rolls out a series of new chatbots. Nick Clegg, Meta’s president of global affairs, is among the leaders of the company’s safety and training efforts, as reported by Bloomberg on Thursday (Oct. 12).
Ensuring Safety and Training of AI Chatbots
Thousands of hours of stress-testing have been conducted to make the chatbots as safe as possible. Clegg mentioned in an interview for the Bloomberg Originals series AI IRL that while Meta cannot guarantee the chatbots won’t say something inappropriate, the company is continuously retraining the AI to improve its responses.
Advancements in AI Development
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is making significant strides in the field of AI. One of its latest endeavors involves the development of AI chatbots that can respond to user messages in a creative and engaging manner. These chatbots include characters like a detective who talks like Paris Hilton and an armor-wearing character based on Snoop Dogg.
Addressing Legal and Ethical Challenges
Clegg plays a crucial role in decision-making regarding Meta’s AI tools, anticipating and addressing legal, regulatory, moral, ethical, and cultural issues that may arise with the introduction of new AI products. While Meta has been utilizing AI in its consumer-facing products for years, the incorporation of AI chatbots presents new challenges, such as the potential for the generation of concerning imagery.
Regulatory Scrutiny and Transparency
Governments, regulators, and ethicists are closely scrutinizing the development of AI systems, with Europe taking a lead in regulating the technology. Meta aims to address ethical concerns by adopting transparent, open-source licenses for its datasets and large-language models that power AI chatbots. Clegg emphasized the importance of openness about the operation of these technologies for ethical use.
Global Regulations on AI Technology
Governments are moving to regulate AI technology due to potential dangers of abuse, including discriminatory practices, algorithm bias, disinformation, and fraud. The European Parliament has approved a draft law to set boundaries on AI technology usage and impose penalties for violations.
