EDITOR ’ S QUESTION
Meanwhile , the US has not yet enacted any federallevel AI regulations . There are proposed regulations at the state level , such as the so-called California AI Act – but even if they come into power , it may still take some time before they do .
Is there a delay in regulation due to the pushback from business ? Can these differences in regulation lead to unequal business development and innovation ?
They certainly can . More rigid regulatory frameworks may impose compliance costs for businesses in the AI field and stifle competitiveness and innovation . On the other hand , they bring the benefits of protecting consumers and adhering to certain ethical norms .
As for the pushback , there was pushback to the EU AI Act , too , which was nevertheless introduced . Thus , it is not clear whether the delay in the US is only due to lobbyism or other obstacles in the legislation enactment process . It might also be because some still see AI as a futuristic concern , not fully appreciating the extent to which it is already a legal issue of today .
Generally , what falls under AI regulation ? Is it only the laws that specifically target AI development , or does it also include related laws , such as those governing data collection ?
AI regulations do not only target AI development , as they may cover several issues such as data privacy and protection , intellectual property , consumer
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