Use of advanced technologies such as language model ChatGPT, is gaining popularity in various sectors of society. In the midst of this technological rampage, a commission of specialists appointed Senate submitted a proposal to regulate artificial intelligence (AI).

Among the proposed measures, we highlight the restriction of the use of facial recognition cameras installed by the public security authorities, which prevent the indiscriminate identification of people on the streets. In addition, the proposal would ban the introduction of “social rating” systems used in China, where each citizen is assessed using a score based on their social media behavior, which could affect their access to government services.

The Senate invited a panel of 18 legal experts to prepare a 45-article regulation proposal for artificial intelligence. Led by Minister of the Supreme Court (STJ) Ricardo Villas Boas Cueva, the group produced an extensive report of over 900 pages in collaboration with representatives from academia, civil society and companies after participating in public hearings. in 2020.

The panel also included digital law experts and representatives from the National Data Protection Authority (ANPD), who contributed to the development of the General Data Protection Act.

Transparency

The Senate’s proposal to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) states that companies using high-risk artificial intelligence systems should put in place governance measures to record the functioning of the intelligence and remove biases. Sanctions range from a warning to a fine of up to 50 million reais per violation, including partial or complete suspension of the system.

The text also lists “levels of risk” for using computerized systems, establishes rights and obligations for companies and users, including the right to challenge decisions made by AI in court and not be discriminated against for biases such as racism or misogyny.

Legislation in other countries

The proposed regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) in Brazil has been influenced by international legislation. In most countries of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), AI control mechanisms with a different role of the state were developed about three years ago. The European Union aims to reach consensus on AI regulation this March.

The United States does not yet have specific AI legislation. The National Advisory Committee on Artificial Intelligence was established in April 2022 and the bill is expected to be introduced this year. According to the report, South Korea is the country with the most actions to remove legal or regulatory barriers to AI, while Germany stands out for its regulatory initiatives.

Need for regulation

“Of course, AI has great potential to improve the efficiency of various products and services, but it can also threaten rights. Hence the importance of general rules protecting citizens” STJ Minister Ricardo Villas Boas Cueva said.Recently, for example, it was announced that ChatGPT was being used for adjudication in Colombia, which caused a lot of confusion in the legal community due to the need for human participation in the adjudication.“

OpenAI CEO Mita Murati emphasized the importance of AI regulation in an interview with Time magazine. ChatGPT, with 100 million users, has become the fastest growing application in history. This technology is of concern to global regulators.

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