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The government plans to review the European Parliament’s legislation on artificial intelligence in order to develop its own regulations.
The European Union recently adopted the EU Artificial Intelligence Act, with intentions to amend existing laws and introduce new legislation, including measures for consumers to seek redress for harm caused by AI.
The Attorney General and his team are currently examining the legislation to determine how best to implement similar regulations in Antigua and Barbuda.
According to Ambassador Lionel Hurst, the purpose of obtaining a copy of the European Parliament’s legislation is to identify guidelines that could be incorporated into Antigua and Barbuda’s laws.
The government is keen on learning from the expertise and comprehensive approach taken by Europe in regulating AI, thereby avoiding the need to start from scratch.
In addition to studying the European legislation, the government also plans to consider the approaches taken by other countries such as the United States, Japan, and Brazil in regulating artificial intelligence.
Furthermore, they anticipate assistance from multilateral organizations to ensure a global uniformity in AI regulation to prevent criminal activities.
The University of the West Indies Five Island Campus is gearing up for an AI conference, which will bring together experts and scholars to discuss the potential benefits and possible risks of AI technology.
The campus already has a department specializing in artificial intelligence studies, and there have been discussions among education officials about integrating AI into school curriculums.
When asked about the potential coordination with regional counterparts in developing a uniform AI law, Ambassador Hurst indicated that other regional governments seem to be observing Antigua and Barbuda’s actions in this regard.
It seems that they are waiting to see how Antigua and Barbuda handles the situation before making their own moves.
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