2023 “State of AI” Report Reveals Lack of Progress in AI Regulation
The 2023 “State of AI” report, published on Thursday, highlights the lack of concrete progress in regulating artificial intelligence (AI) by governments. Despite concerns about the safety of AI skyrocketing, global consensus on regulation remains elusive. However, the report notes that AI safety has taken center stage for the first time. Developers of cutting-edge AI systems are now proposing their own regulatory models to shape norms.
Big Tech Dominates AI Sector
In contrast to last year, when open-source efforts appeared to lead the way in AI, Big Tech has regained its dominance in the sector in 2023. The largest tech companies leveraged their existing computing infrastructure and capital reserves due to an ongoing shortage of powerful computer chips. This advantage allows them to develop or integrate AI systems into their products, while open-source projects strive to catch up with closed-source capabilities.
Openness Gives Way to Secrecy
The report also highlights the end of an era where AI companies openly shared their cutting-edge research. OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic have become less transparent about their system architectures. With higher economic stakes and growing safety concerns, companies opted for a culture of opacity regarding their most advanced research.
Predictions for 2024
The report concludes with predictions for the year ahead. These include the use of generative AI for visual effects in a Hollywood-grade production and an investigation into a generative AI media company for its misuse during the U.S. election. Additionally, the report anticipates limited progress in global AI governance, an AI-generated song breaking into the Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 or the Spotify Top Hits 2024, and the European Union’s AI Act facing challenges in widespread adoption.
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