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Conference Announcement: Data Governance in the Age of Generative AI
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Mark your calendars! We are excited to announce that the Hub is hosting a conference on Data Governance in the Age of Generative AI December 7-8 at GWU. Join us at the Elliott School of International Affairs in Washington, D.C., or participate online, as we identify enforcement problems and data governance gaps, propose new ideas for more comprehensive data governance for generative AI, and foster a deeper understanding of data governance's role in AI governance. Don't miss this free, 1.5-day event designed for engaging discussions. Register now to participate and influence the future of data governance and AI. More details will follow soon.
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Hub Director Susan Aaronson presented a paper on Generative AI and Data Governance at the National Academy of Sciences Government University Industry Research Roundtable on October 11 and was the keynote speaker on Generative AI and Data Governance at FGV Law School, Rio de Janeiro on October 30.
On November 29 at 2pm UTC / 9am EST, Hub Director of Emerging Technology Adam Zable will join Connected by Data and the Open Government Partnership in a Connected Conversation. Zable will share evidence from the paper “Missing Persons: The Case of National AI Strategies” co-authored by Aaronson and Zable, and discuss the progress (or lack thereof) of national policy processes on AI that meaningfully involve the public. Find out more and register here.
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Digital Trade and Data Governance News
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The U.S. Trade Representative has decided it will hold off on supporting specific proposals on data flows and other key policies as part of the e-commerce negotiations. USTR stated that it wanted to provide “policy space” as Congress reviews potential data and tech regulation by Congress. Not surprisingly, some members of Congress and business groups responded with criticisms and concern, while some civil society groups and members applauded the decision. However, Hub staff note that it is unclear exactly what the US is doing and why it is acting at this time.
- China has issued draft rules that some analysts suggest signal a potential shift away from data security measures that especially burdened foreign data suppliers.
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Governor Gavin Newsom of California signed into law the ‘Delete Act,’ which requires data brokers to establish a unified deletion mechanism for consumer personal information, with strict compliance and reporting obligations, while allowing the California Privacy Protection Agency to impose fines for non-compliance.
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Artificial Intelligence News
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At the Third Belt and Road Forum, the Chinese Government launched the Global AI Governance Initiative, reflecting the growing competition between China and the West in shaping global AI rules and standards.
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The UN established a High-level Advisory Body on Artificial Intelligence to promote global cooperation in AI governance, bringing together experts from various fields to ensure AI benefits humanity while addressing its challenges.
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The Writers’ Guild of America won a number of concessions in its deal with studios, including around AI use. The deal ensures writers’ involvement and fair compensation for AI-generated content, setting a groundbreaking precedent for labor relations in the digital era and offering inspiration for negotiations between management and workers in other sectors impacted by technological change.
- China proposed security requirements for generative AI services, including a blacklist of sources deemed unsuitable for training, to ensure public-facing AI models do not contain illegal, harmful, or sensitive information.
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The United Arab Emirates introduced a ‘Responsible Metaverse Self-Governance Framework.’ The whitepaper focuses on self-regulation guidelines for metaverse use. It emphasizes crime prevention, data protection, sovereignty, digital well-being, IP protection, sustainability, and advertising, as well as international cooperation to ensure user safety and global acceptance.
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In a recent FTC webinar on the intersection of Creative Industries and Generative AI, stakeholders from various creative sectors voiced their concerns and recommendations. Key takeaways included the need for informed consent and fair compensation for creative work generated by AI, and the call for stronger protection of intellectual property and copyright for training datasets. Participants highlighted the growing threat GenAI poses to the creative economy, from spammy AI-generated content to voice and image clones competing with the humans they were cloned from in the same markets for less money. Amid these concerns, there was a call for regulations to safeguard artists and creators, emphasizing consent, credit, compensation, and transparency.
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