Hungarian Media Authority Prepares for Regulating AI in 2024
2024: The Year of Regulating AI
The head of the National Media and Infocommunications Authority (NMHH), András Koltay, announced at the international AI symposium Humans in Charge 2024 that the upcoming year will be dedicated to regulating artificial intelligence. The symposium, organized by NMHH, brought together key experts in the field to discuss the potential and risks associated with AI.
Koltay emphasized the importance of creating an environment that fosters innovation while ensuring the responsible use of AI. He highlighted the need for a balanced approach that maximizes the benefits of AI while mitigating potential drawbacks.
Kay Firth-Butterfield, chief executive of Good Tech Advisory, stressed the importance of encouraging ideas that improve society and preserving diversity in AI development. Mario Hernandez Ramos, chair of the Council of Europe’s Committee on Artificial Intelligence, called for a human-focused approach to AI and emphasized the need for a global dialogue on its use and development.
Ansgar Koene, Global AI Ethics and Regulatory Leader at EY, welcomed the United Nations’s initiative to initiate a discussion on AI ethics. György Tilesch, founder and president of PHI Institute for Augmented Intelligence, emphasized the importance of developing institutions and communities focused on AI and concentrating resources at an unprecedented level.
MEP and EU AI Act Co-Rapporteur, Brando Benifei, compared the impact of AI to that of electricity, stating that it has the potential to “rewrite everything” due to its broad and far-reaching effects.
As AI continues to evolve and play a significant role in various industries, the need for regulation and responsible use becomes increasingly important. The discussions and insights shared at the AI symposium highlight the growing awareness of the challenges and opportunities that AI presents, setting the stage for a year focused on regulating this transformative technology.
In related news, the AI Summit Budapest 2024 drew record crowds, showcasing the latest innovations in artificial intelligence, while Hungarian businesses are developing AI-driven systems to streamline processes such as invoicing. Follow us on Google News for more updates on AI developments in Hungary.
