The European Commission’s new EU Artificial Intelligence Pact has attracted over a hundred tech companies committed to responsible and safe AI development. This pact includes voluntary pledges for AI governance, risk identification, and ethical awareness. Despite broad industry support, notable absences include tech giants Apple and Meta.
Key Developments:
- The AI Pact features optional commitments like human oversight and transparency in AI-generated content.
- Major companies such as Adobe, Google, IBM, HP, Qualcomm, Microsoft, and OpenAI have signed on, showing their alignment with the pact’s principles.
Apple Focus: Apple has cited its ongoing development of the Apple Intelligence suite and an emphasis on privacy as reasons for abstaining. Their cautious approach aims at integrating AI without jeopardizing user privacy. This strategy aligns with a U.S. executive order on AI safety and security.
Meta Focus: Meta supports the harmonization of EU rules but is currently concentrating on complying with the AI Act. They recognize AI’s potential to boost European innovation and competitiveness, leaving room for future pact participation.
Read more about the implications of Apple and Meta’s decisions.
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