June 2024
The EU AI Act has been approved and will be phased in gradually. The European Commission has launched the AI Pact to encourage industry players to comply with the forthcoming AI Act ahead of schedule. The Pact offers a framework for collaboration, early adoption of regulations, and responsible AI practices. Participants will play a central role by committing to declarations of engagement and sharing their policies and best practices. The Pact will operate during the transition period until the enforcement of the EU AI Act and may continue to operate afterward. Compliance with the Act is necessary to avoid penalties and reputational damage. Holistic AI can help organizations comply with the EU AI Act safely and confidently.
The adoption of AI has grown exponentially in recent years, becoming a competitive necessity for businesses. However, with AI incidents and harms on the rise, it is important to mitigate risks through AI governance. AI governance covers technical and non-technical aspects that make AI safer, secure, and ethical. Even low-risk applications of AI require AI governance to ensure the technology can be harnessed for business benefits and innovation. AI governance has benefits such as better visibility over AI deployments, reducing risk, better performance, and increased trust. AI governance is an ongoing process that requires regular evaluation. Holistic AI's Governance platform is a comprehensive solution for AI trust and safety.
May 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being integrated into various areas of daily life, including healthcare. AI is revolutionizing healthcare by streamlining administrative tasks, improving diagnostics, and accelerating drug discovery. However, there are concerns about bias and discrimination perpetuated by AI algorithms and decision-making systems. Biases in healthcare AI have led to increased misdiagnoses and disparities in care. Regulatory initiatives are being undertaken in the US to mitigate these concerns, including the Final Rule on Non-Discrimination in Health Programs and Activities and the Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability regulation. States are also taking proactive measures to regulate AI in healthcare. To mitigate AI bias in healthcare, strategies such as diverse supervisory groups, obtaining additional data, and conducting bias risk assessments are being implemented.
Singapore released the Model AI Governance Framework for Generative AI in May 2024, which offers a comprehensive approach to managing the challenges of generative AI and encourages a global dialogue on the topic. The framework covers nine dimensions related to AI governance, including accountability, data, trusted development and deployment, incident reporting, testing and assurance, security, content provenance, safety and alignment R&D, and AI for public good. The framework stresses the importance of collaboration between policymakers, industry stakeholders, researchers, and like-minded jurisdictions. It calls for accountability in AI development and usage, responsible data governance, and democratization of AI access.
The EU AI Act introduces a governance structure to ensure coordinated and effective implementation and enforcement of AI regulations at the national and Union levels. The governance framework includes four entities: the AI Office, AI Board, Advisory Forum, and Scientific Panel, each with distinct roles and responsibilities. The AI Office leads the implementation and enforcement of the Act, while the AI Board advises and assists in its consistent application across the EU. The Advisory Forum provides technical expertise and stakeholder input, and the Scientific Panel supports the Act's implementation with scientific insights and guidance. Experts selected for these entities must possess relevant competencies, independence, and scientific or technical expertise in the field of AI. Compliance with the EU AI Act is crucial, and early adoption of its principles can enable smoother compliance.