Generative AI

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Overview

Generative AI (genAI) presents societies with tremendous benefits and promises of progress, but it also has the potential to cause harm in unexpected ways. Governments have asked the OECD to help them harness generative AI’s uses, risks and potential future evolutions. >> READ MORE

From the AI Wonk

UK and OECD.AI come together to give AI actors a valuable resource for trustworthy AI

Case studies from the UK’s Portfolio will be the OECD’s Catalogue to create a more complete resource.

April 11, 2024 — 3 min read

Business

In tune with ethics: Responsible artificial intelligence and the music industry

Can we maintain the integrity of copyright laws and ensure fair compensation for human creators?

March 29, 2024 — 7 min read

Business

Responsible science communication can be a catalyst for trust in technology

Miscommunication and hype surrounding AI can lead to misunderstandings and hinder progress.

March 25, 2024 — 6 min read

Featured

Video

Expert Group on AI Futures: Future AI scenarios exercise

The OECD Expert Group on AI Futures looks into potential future benefits and risks of AI.

Tools

New AI Incidents Monitor

Visit the OECD AI Incidents Monitor (AIM), made with the support of the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation.

Report

Initial policy considerations for generative AI

Our latest report provides an introduction to generative AI, to help them manage the potential benefits and risks.

Policies & initiatives

View all policies & initiatives

Definition

Stocktaking for the development of an AI incident definition

To prevent risks, stakeholders need a precise yet adaptable definition of AI incidents. This report presents research and findings on terminology and practices related to incident definitions, encompassing both AI-specific and cross-disciplinary contexts.

Brazil

Regulatory sandbox on AI and data protection in Brazil

Brazilian Data Protection Authority (ANPD) opens Call for Contributions for a regulatory sandbox on AI and data protection.

Australia

Australia issues generative AI position statement

This position statement examines the evolving landscape of generative AI, including online safety risks and opportunities and outlines regulatory challenges and approaches. Highlights include emerging good practice and new Safety by Design measures for industry.

UK government launches AI white paper to guide the use of artificial intelligence

The approach aims to drive responsible innovation and maintain public trust in this revolutionary technology.

United States

Voluntary commitments from leading AI companies to manage risks

These commitments underscore safety, security, and trust, and mark a critical step toward developing responsible AI.

The EU AI Act

The Commission has proposed the first ever legal framework on AI, which addresses the risks of AI and positions Europe to play a leading role globally.