G7 issues declaration on the use of AI.

The Group of Seven (G7) countries released a ministerial declaration on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and innovation. In particular, the declaration outlines the G7's collective approach to leveraging AI and other technologies to enhance productivity, and innovation while promoting sustainable development.

Acknowledging AI's potential to impact industries positively, the declaration emphasizes creating an enabling environment for AI to thrive. This includes addressing challenges such as cyber threats, social and economic inequalities, and ensuring AI's deployment is safe, secure, and trustworthy.

Further, the declaration highlights the importance of protecting personal data and intellectual property in the context of AI development and deployment, aiming for a balance between innovation and privacy.

Notably, the declaration advocates for the development of a toolkit to enable governments to map the risks and opportunities of the use of AI in the public sector.

According to the declaration, the toolkit would enhance transparency regarding AI systems' capabilities and limitations, encouraging a framework that supports accountability and ethical use of AI.

The related press release is available here.