“It’s the present.”

This was stated by the two speakers at the meeting of the Parliamentary Confederation of America (COPA), which took place at the Capitol in San Juan. The event, which had been suspended since 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, was able to take place with the arrival of more than 100 delegates from different countries.

Although this tool is widely used in various academic institutions, workplaces and research projects, the experts noted that “it is a discussion in itself, a very deep topic to take a stand on.”

Professor Daniel Zhang of Stanford University, who led the seminar titled “The Latest Advances and Implications of AI Technology: What Governments Should Do,” emphasized the importance of ensuring the proper use of this tool by students, Professors etc. used is different.

“If we are still dealing with issues at the level of interaction with AI, how can we start this discussion globally and ensure our voices are heard at the table? Because all these discussions in the global community will usually have smaller impacts.” “States,” said Zhang, who also noted that the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has issued initial recommendations for the use of AI in published by various companies.

The event ends today, Wednesday, with parliamentary delegations from countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Ecuador, El Salvador, Jamaica, the United States, the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico.

Is AI regulated in Puerto Rico?

Meanwhile, Senate President José Luis Dalmau questioned Zhang, a member of the UNESCO High-Level Expert Group on AI Ethics, about how artificial intelligence could be regulated in Puerto Rico. This investigation was initiated following recent reports that hackers obtained information through Puerto Rican phones to find out what Puerto Ricans consume, with the aim of advising foreign companies investing in the stock market on products they sell in Puerto Rico could.

In response to the question, Zhang replied: “What the government should do has two parts, and we can divide it into investment and creation. I think that’s what the government should do – invest to a certain extent. I don’t.” I don’t think every country should develop their own ChatGPT. When it comes to regulation, one should focus on the application and the models, but the application part is important.”

The event also featured lawyer and professor Christian Moriarty from St. Petersburg College in Florida, who led a workshop titled “Artificial Intelligence in Governance: Ethical Considerations for Effective Policy.”

In a conversation that lasted over an hour, Moriarty shared examples from his teaching and highlighted the increasing use of tools in classrooms over the years. However, he clearly urged the public not to see this tool negatively, but as an aid “as long as it is used correctly.”

He illustrated the launch of Wikipedia in January 2001 and recalled how many of his colleagues said the tool would mean the end of education. However, he stressed that education remains important worldwide.

Moriarty, who teaches ethics and law, mentioned that laws have already been created using ChatGPT, which opens up the use of this tool in governance. Asked whether this practice is a cause for growing concern, he replied: “Yes, it is worrying. Every time you try to regulate artificial intelligence and make it work, the memory improves. We probably can’t keep up.” So we can say that we can better regulate the transparency with which we work.

Answer from ChatGPT

By the end of 2023, OpenAI’s ChatGPT had over 100 million active users, according to a report, with the company claiming that “the number has likely increased as the tool becomes more popular.”

Additionally, they mentioned that the idea of ​​regulating tools like ChatGPT in Puerto Rico (or elsewhere) “can have both positive and challenging aspects and depends on how such regulation is implemented.” The positive aspects include, according to information the company’s protection of privacy and security, transparency and accountability, prevention of misinformation, and social justice and accessibility. However, they also noted that some challenges could arise, such as the risk of excessive regulation, competitive impacts, technical challenges and implementation risks.

Regarding regulation, the company emphasized that “it could be beneficial for Puerto Rico, especially if it focuses on user protection, transparency and fairness. However, it must be done carefully and with a balanced vision so as not to stifle innovation or face legal or technical problems.” Challenges that are difficult to overcome.