Regulation and Ethics
December 2021 paper
The rapid advancement and integration of artificial intelligence into various sectors raise significant ethical and regulatory challenges that must be addressed to harness their potential responsibly.
This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of the regulatory landscape and ethical considerations surrounding the deployment of LLMs, aiming to illuminate the complex interplay between technological progress and societal norms.
The analysis delves into six critical areas of concern, including discrimination, exclusion, toxicity, information hazards, misinformation, malicious uses, human-computer interaction harms, and the broader implications for automation, accessibility, and the environment.
These concerns stem from intrinsic aspects of LLM training and deployment, such as the selection of training data, the models' statistical learning methods, and their interaction with users and society at large.
By examining the origins and potential mitigation strategies for 21 identified risks, the paper emphasises the need for a multidisciplinary approach that combines technical solutions with social, policy, and design interventions.
It advocates for the active involvement of community and the importance of organisational responsibility in implementing effective mitigations.
The paper further argues for the expansion of research on risk assessment methodologies and the adoption of inclusive participatory methods in the development and governance of LLMs.
The ethical dimensions of LLM development, including issues of interpretability, privacy, consent, and the prevention of harm, are highlighted as central to ensuring the responsible use of this technology.
The paper underscores the urgency of establishing ethical governance practices and regulatory measures to protect societal values and promote the beneficial use of LLMs.
In conclusion, the paper serves as a foundational step towards fostering responsible innovation in the field of LLMs.
It calls for a holistic framework that addresses ethical and regulatory challenges, ensuring that technological advancements contribute positively to society and that the deployment of LLMs aligns with the principles of justice, dignity, equality, and social cohesion.
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