Various governments are discussing the use of AI.
Opinions such as “the use of AI should be regulated” and “the use of AI should be licensed” are scattered here and there. Wouldn’t it be better to ask the AI itself whether or not regulation is necessary?

“Should AI be regulated?”

AI’s view: Regulation of AI needs to be considered from various perspectives. Some points of view are shown below.

Ethics and social implications: The development of AI may raise ethical issues and social implications. For example, AI violates individual privacy, makes discriminatory decisions, and revolutionizes the labor market. Given these concerns, ethical frameworks and regulations regarding the use of AI may be necessary.

Safety and security: AI systems can malfunction and be abused. Because AI can get out of control and behave unpredictably, we need regulations and standards to ensure safety. Security measures against attacks and hacking that exploit AI are also important.

Transparency and accountability: AI decision-making processes are generally black boxes, and their outcomes can be difficult to explain. Especially when using advanced machine learning algorithms, the basis and logic of their decision-making can be difficult for humans to understand. AI developers and users may need to comply with regulations regarding transparency and accountability of AI decision-making.

Technological progress and innovation: AI is a revolutionary technology, and technological progress may be hindered if regulations are not properly enforced. If regulations are too strict, research and development of AI will be restricted, and the potential of the technology may not be utilized. Regulation is needed to promote technological progress and innovation while striking a balance.
Regulations on AI should be carefully considered, taking into account the above perspectives and other concerns.

My view: AI’s view is pretty much in line with public perception and not particularly noteworthy.
A similar discussion took place in the 1990s. When the Internet began to spread, there were opinions such as “There should be restrictions on the use of the Internet,” and “There should be a licensing system.” However, it has reached the present without any particular big regulation.
The reason why major regulations were not imposed is that the Internet is a revolutionary technology, and technological progress could be hindered if regulations were not properly implemented. This is because people believed that strict regulations would restrict research and development, and would hinder the realization of potential.
As AI points out, AI is a revolutionary technology that will continue to advance. Today’s AI is in the same position as the Internet of yesteryear.
If so, humans will value the potential of AI and will not impose excessively strict regulations.
As AI points out, AI will cause various problems in terms of privacy and security in the future. At that time, human beings should take the same measures as they did on the Internet. In other words, it seems that each case will be dealt with individually and that AI as a whole will not be subject to large-scale regulations. (Kei Kitajima)