Artificial intelligence has seriously become a part of our everyday life. It is used, among other things, in schools, the healthcare system and in the recruitment of new employees. The technology has many possibilities and it is important that we put it to use, says Digitalization Minister Karianne Tung (Ap). – But it can also challenge democracy and our security, and that is why it is so important that we take control, Tung tells news. Recently, the world’s first law for the regulation of AI was adopted in the EU. Norwegian companies and public services now have to comply with new rules for the responsible use of artificial intelligence. – It is important to ensure that Norwegian business gets the same framework conditions as elsewhere in Europe, says Tung. Therefore, a supervision must be established to enforce this. More on this later. New KI law First of all, what does this new law actually mean for you and me? The “AI Act” or the AI regulation in Norwegian, was adopted this spring. It should not regulate technology, but societal risk, explains AI expert Inga Strümke. – It may sound strange, but it is very wise. You use technology for completely new things and new technology is coming all the time. If it had been like that, it would have been like running around with a fire extinguisher, says Strümke. Inga Strümke is Associate Professor at the Department of Computer Technology and Informatics. She believes it will be important to follow this law in the future. Photo: Øivind Haugen / news It divides the systems into different risk factors. From low risk to completely unacceptable risk. Different requirements and prohibitions apply, depending on which category you fall into. AI systems that evaluate candidates for job interviews will, for example, have stricter requirements. – You must be able to explain if an AI system says: “No, you will probably not be called in for an interview” Then that system must be able to explain why not. What led to that decision? What is most interesting now are those who are categorized as having the highest risk or unacceptable risk, believes Strümke. – Mass surveillance systems that can identify individuals. Social credit systems we don’t like to think of like they have in China. The EU says that there is an unacceptable risk to society. So it’s not allowed, she says. Recommends Oversight So, how will these new rules be enforced? An inspection must be put in place. It is the first step towards introducing the AI regulation. On behalf of the Ministry of Digitalization and Administration, the Directorate for Administration and Financial Management has produced an independent report with recommendations on who is best suited to have this responsibility. They recommend that the National Communications Authority be given responsibility for following up on the new rules. The minister must now assess the recommendation before she comes to a final conclusion. – The aim is to come up with a decision as soon as possible during the autumn. It is important for Norwegian business and to ensure that we keep our population safe, says Digitalization Minister Karianne Tung. Published 21.08.2024, at 22.55
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