AI Regulation Necessary, Says Polish Professor Szpunar

Professor Maciej Szpunar, involved in adjudicating cases related to artificial intelligence, acknowledges his personal use of AI for learning and private tasks, including refining texts in foreign languages. He notes that the Court of Justice of the EU is developing its own closed AI systems, primarily due to concerns about information sharing.

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We must ask ourselves who will be responsible for [unlawful actions].

Szpunar advocates for AI regulation, stating he does not fear it. He draws a parallel to the internet, which initially had proponents of an unregulated approach but ultimately required oversight. "We must ask ourselves who will be responsible for [unlawful actions]," he stated, highlighting that AI, while a tool, is used by many, creating potential conflicts over accountability.

A significant challenge, according to Szpunar, lies in rethinking intellectual property protection, which is largely based on the author's relationship to their work. He questions whether AI-generated content, like a photograph taken with a phone, should be protected as an author's creation, suggesting that the definition of authorship might need re-evaluation based on the creator's effort.

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The reality has shown that some form of internet regulation is needed.

He also touched upon the debate surrounding AI's impact on public discourse, mentioning that AI providers argue EU regulations are too strict, potentially hindering competitiveness compared to the US and Asia. Meanwhile, activists call for even tighter rules, leaving the European Commission in a difficult position.

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Is it my work, which reflects my personality and should be protected?