Peng Siyu China Securities Journal·China Securities Network

China Securities Network News (Reporter Peng Siyu) On December 26, the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology released the "Artificial Intelligence Ethical Governance Research Report (2023)" (referred to as the Science and Technology Ethical Governance Sub-forum on the "2024 China Academy of Information and Communications Technology ICT In-depth Observation Report Meeting" Science and Technology Ethical Governance Sub-forum :"Report"). The report stated that at present, the ethical challenges caused by artificial intelligence have changed from theoretical discussions to real risks, and the ethical governance of artificial intelligence is an effective mechanism to deal with the risks of artificial intelligence. We must coordinate the innovative development and ethical governance of the artificial intelligence industry, attach importance to artificial intelligence technology innovation, strengthen the development of artificial intelligence governance products, explore the establishment of an agile artificial intelligence ethical governance mechanism, and promote the coordination of industrial innovation and ethical risk prevention.

Relevant experts from the Science and Technology Ethics Research Center of the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology said that with the rapid development and widespread application of artificial intelligence, human beings are entering an era of intelligent interconnection between "human, machine and matter". While the application of artificial intelligence technology brings opportunities, it also raises a series of ethical challenges.

The report stated that in the technical research and development stage, due to the lack of technical capabilities and management methods of artificial intelligence technology development entities in data acquisition and use, algorithm design, model tuning, etc., prejudice and discrimination, privacy leakage, and incorrect information may occur. ethical risks such as unexplainable. In the stage of product research and development and application, the specific fields that artificial intelligence products are targeted, the scope of deployment and application of artificial intelligence systems, etc. will affect the degree of ethical risks of artificial intelligence, and may cause ethical risks such as misuse and abuse, excessive dependence, and impact on education and employment. For typical application scenarios such as artificial intelligence generated content, autonomous driving, and smart medical care, the main risks need to be evaluated based on the frequency of risk occurrence, impact range, and impact degree.

Regarding the content generated by artificial intelligence, the report believes that generative artificial intelligence applications have become a hot topic of artificial intelligence applications in 2023, but using big models to generate content has three prominent risks. First, the risk of misuse and abuse, such as generating fake videos, pictures, and sounds to commit fraud; second, the risk of data leakage and privacy violations, such as several incidents of leaking user information this year; third, it brings challenges to the intellectual property system, There is controversy over whether generative artificial intelligence is used reasonably.

The report recommends that in terms of governance concepts, we should adhere to the unity of promoting innovation and risk prevention, and coordinate development and security. In terms of governance measures, we will improve multi-disciplinary and multi-subject cooperation, explore classified and hierarchical governance, and promote the development of governance technology tools. In terms of capacity building, we attach importance to improving the scientific and technological ethics of various subjects such as scientific researchers, developers, and the public. In terms of open cooperation, we actively participate in global artificial intelligence ethical governance cooperation and promote artificial intelligence technology to benefit mankind.

From the perspective of the healthy development of the artificial intelligence industry, the report believes that the ethical governance of artificial intelligence needs to pay attention to the coordinated development of industrial scientific and technological innovation activities and ethical risk prevention, and guide the possible risks of artificial intelligence throughout the life cycle through ethical governance. Promote artificial intelligence to develop in a direction that is conducive to human development, respect and protect the rights and interests of all groups.

The report recommends that, first, pay attention to innovation in artificial intelligence technology. Adhere to the unity of innovation and risk prevention, encourage innovation and breakthroughs in basic artificial intelligence technologies, develop basic core technologies such as artificial intelligence chips, data, and algorithms, strengthen the development of artificial intelligence governance products, and use artificial intelligence technology to prevent artificial intelligence risks. The second is to explore the establishment of an agile artificial intelligence ethical governance mechanism. Build governance cooperation that responds quickly and communicates effectively with relevant government departments, enhance the effectiveness and scientific nature of scientific and technological ethical governance, and promote the coordination of industrial innovation and ethical risk prevention.