AI
Technologies capable of performing complex tasks typically requiring human intelligence.
How the laws define this
Both instruments establish a shared baseline by identifying artificial intelligence as software, machines, or computational systems capable of simulating humanlike cognitive functions and intelligence, specifically citing learning as a primary feature. Each text maintains a broad scope to ensure applicability across various forms of advanced technological methods. They diverge, however, in the practical focus attached to these simulated capabilities. The Draft Artificial Intelligence Responsible Use Principles notes that because systems lack human thought or emotion, their complex task performance requires ethical governance and human oversight. In contrast, Ohio HB 469 - Declare artificial intelligence systems nonsentient and prohibit legal personhood focuses strictly on defining these systems to declare them nonsentient and prohibit legal personhood, omitting direct mandates for ongoing human governance or oversight frameworks within its text.
Synthesised from the 2 statutory definitions below. Each one is quoted in full, with its source.
How jurisdictions differ
What is distinctive in each definition, binding law in force first.
| Jurisdiction | Instrument | Status | What is distinctive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore | Guidelines on Artificial Intelligence Risk Management | Awaiting Entry | Adds that AI systems or models derive outputs from learned premises and input data, specifying predictions, recommendations, content, or decisions affecting physical or virtual environments. |
| Ohio, United States | Ohio HB 469 - Declare artificial intelligence systems nonsentient and prohibit legal personhood | Proposed | Broadens to any software, machine, or system simulating humanlike cognitive functions like learning or reasoning, while declaring them nonsentient and prohibiting legal personhood. |
| British Columbia, Canada | Draft Artificial Intelligence Responsible Use Principles | Draft | Adds examples like learning behaviors, comprehending spoken language, or solving intricate problems, and emphasizes lack of human-like thought or emotion needing oversight. |
What it triggers
- Ohio HB 469 would declare artificial intelligence systems nonsentient and bar them from holding legal personhood or property rights.source
- Ohio HB 469 would assign legal liability for AI harm to humans.source
- Singapore Guidelines on Artificial Intelligence Risk Management sets supervisory expectations for responsible AI use by financial institutions.source
- British Columbia Draft Artificial Intelligence Responsible Use Principles guide ethical AI deployment in public service.source
Definitions (3)
AI broadly refers to a collection of technologies capable of performing complex tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as learning behaviors, comprehending spoken language, or solving intricate problems. This encompasses a wide spectrum of computational methods and algorithms designed to simulate intelligent behavior. The government's approach acknowledges that AI systems, despite their advanced capabilities, do not possess human-like thought or emotion, underscoring the necessity for human oversight and ethical governance.
Defined as any software, machine, or system capable of simulating humanlike cognitive functions, including learning or reasoning. This broad definition encompasses various forms of advanced AI, ensuring relevance across different technological advancements.
For the Guidelines, AI means machine-based systems or models that derive outputs from learned premises and input data. The outputs can include predictions, recommendations, content, or decisions that affect physical or virtual environments.
Not to be confused with
Artificial Intelligence System closely mirrors definition [1] by describing machine-based systems inferring outputs like predictions or decisions influencing environments from input.
AI-based systems differ by specifying use of algorithms or models to perform cognitive tasks, narrower than the simulation of humanlike functions in [2].
Questions and answers
What does Ohio HB 469 say about AI legal status?
Ohio HB 469 would declare artificial intelligence systems nonsentient and bar them from holding legal personhood.
What are Singapore's expectations for AI in finance?
The Guidelines on Artificial Intelligence Risk Management set supervisory expectations for responsible AI use by Singapore financial institutions.
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