Japan intends to lead discussions on artificial intelligence and its risks at the G7 ministerial meeting on digital issues at the end of the month, Communications Minister Takeaki Matsumoto said on Friday.
This is because the AI revolution, including chatbots such as ChatGPT, has raised various concerns, such as unauthorized collection of personal data and impact on the learning environment.
The OpenAI logo will appear on a mobile phone in front of a computer screen displaying output from ChatGPT on March 21, 2023. (AP/Joint)
At a press conference, Prime Minister Matsumoto emphasized the progress of AI and the importance of multilateral efforts in regulation, saying, “Japan would like to lead discussions so that analysis and verification can proceed under an international framework.” Stated.
Last week, Italy’s data protection authority temporarily banned the use of ChatGPT by OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT, on suspicion of illegally collecting large amounts of personal data.
Meanwhile, Japanese officials said on Thursday that the Ministry of Education aims to develop guidelines on the use of ChatGPT and other AI chatbots in schools by next March.
Matsumoto said, “We are aware that the rapid progress of AI and the expansion of its use have raised issues such as the potential social impact of misuse and the collection of personal data.
At a separate press conference, Digital Minister Taro Kono said he hoped “the G7 would send out a unified message” on the topic.
The Digital Tech Ministerial Meeting will be held for two days from April 29th in Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture.
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