Latest AI Developments: WHO’s Guidelines, Microsoft’s AI Assistant, and More

Let’s take a look at today’s daily roundup, which includes the World Health Organization issuing guidelines on regulating AI for health, concerns about AI-fueled information manipulation during the EU elections, the threat Google’s generative AI poses to publishers’ survival, and Universal Music suing AI startup Anthropic for copyright infringement.

1. WHO issues guidelines for the regulation of artificial intelligence for health

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a new publication listing the key regulatory considerations for artificial intelligence (AI) in health. The publication emphasizes the need for safe and efficient artificial intelligence systems, quick access to suitable systems and dialogue between stakeholders. AI has the potential to transform the healthcare industry, but its rapid adoption raises concerns about performance, privacy and security. The purpose of the publication is to help countries create and maintain robust legal and regulatory frameworks for AI in healthcare.

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2. Information manipulation based on artificial intelligence looms under the EU elections

ENISA’s Threat Landscape report warns of increased cyber attacks on EU member states, focusing on public administrations and the healthcare sector. Information manipulation campaigns using artificial intelligence are seen as a major threat to the upcoming 2024 European elections. The report calls for vigilance and decisive action to safeguard the integrity of the election process.

3. Google’s creative AI threatens publishers’ survival

Google’s Search Generative Experience (SGE) uses artificial intelligence to generate summaries of search queries, potentially reducing the need for users to click on publisher links. Publishers who wish to prevent their content from being used on SGE must also opt out of Google search, effectively rendering their content invisible online. This dilemma highlights the tensions between publishers’ desire to control their content and Google’s effort to provide comprehensive information to users, Reuters reported.

4. Universal Music sues AI startup Anthropic for copyright infringement

Universal Music, Concord and ABKCO are suing artificial intelligence startup Anthropic for “systematic and widespread infringement” of copyrighted song lyrics. The lawsuit alleges that Anthropic’s AI chatbot Claude produces “nearly identical copies” of copyrighted lyrics such as Katy Perry’s “Roar” and Gloria Gaynor’s “I Will Survive.” The plaintiffs argue that Anthropic must comply with the law and obtain permission before using copyrighted works, NBC reported.

5. Microsoft’s AI assistant copilot: boon or bane for employees?

Microsoft’s new AI assistant Copilot can attend meetings, draft emails and create documents for you. While the tool is designed to eliminate drudgery, some are concerned about its potential to replace workers and leave businesses dependent on artificial intelligence. There are also concerns that Copilot may not comply with new AI rules that require transparency about AI-generated content, according to a BBC report.