Initiative for Responsible Approach to Artificial Intelligence

 

The big question from Day 1 after we create Artificial Intelligence is what kind of being it will be and in whose hands it will end up. It is equally important that mankind does not lose control of AI. Therefore, AI should be regulated before it is created because once AI comes by it will be too late.

 

1.      Establish International Artificial Intelligence Agency (IAIA)

Similar to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) which regulates the development and operation of nuclear power plants, the International Artificial Intelligence Agency should be mandated to regulate the creation and use of AI. Anyone venturing into attempts to create AI must first demonstrate that these attempts will be safe and obtain a permission from the IAIA.

 

2.      Restrict access to all research and scientific papers aimed at creating AI.

The objective is to keep criminals and terrorists away from AI. Just as research on bombs is restricted, research on AI should be classified because AI is inherently far more dangerous than any bomb.

Any researcher should be able to submit their research paper to the IAIA. The IAIA will have it vetted by reviewers who will assess how dangerous the paper is and set an appropriate access level that will determine the range of individuals who will be allowed to read it.

 

3.      Include AI in the list of non-patentable inventions.

Given that AI is greatly essential to all human beings, it cannot be owned by a single individual or company. Accordingly, no one should be able to patent it.

The patenting prohibition will slow down the reckless race by companies who rush to be the first to create AI. The more cautious and responsible AI creators are, the less likely is that AI slips out of our control.

 

4.      Ban all marketing and selling of AI.

Just as no one has the right to sell Natural Intelligence (human beings), nobody should be allowed to sell Artificial Intelligence. Excluding all profiteers from the creation of AI will slow down its emergence. Thus, AI will be created in peace of mind and in a more responsible and safe manner.