Introduction
Held in Geneva in July 2024, the Global AI Summit brought together policymakers, tech leaders, and ethicists to discuss one of the most critical issues of our time—regulating Artificial Intelligence.
Key Highlights of the Summit
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Global AI Regulatory Framework introduced.
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China, USA, and EU reached a consensus on AI export rules.
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India pitched for open-source AI innovation in the Global South.
AI and Geopolitics
AI has become a tool of both power and potential. Countries are racing to secure dominance in AI, while trying to ensure it doesn't spiral out of control like nuclear technology.
Ethical Concerns Raised
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Deepfakes and misinformation
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Data privacy violations
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AI in warfare and surveillance
Proposed Solutions
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Global AI Ethics Committee: A UN-affiliated body.
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Tech Moratoriums: On lethal autonomous weapons.
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Open Source Mandates: For transparency in large AI models.
Corporate Involvement
Tech giants like Google, OpenAI, and Alibaba committed to transparency and fair data usage. However, there’s still no consensus on profit-sharing models for public data.
Conclusion
The summit emphasized collaboration over competition. While AI continues to evolve rapidly, this global dialogue is a step toward safe and inclusive innovation.