Japan AI Safety Institute Produces AI Guidelines

A strong document with a great outline on how to measure AI safety.

The rapid spread of AI technologies has been driven by improvements in computing performance and semiconductor processing technology. Generative AI, in particular, has accelerated innovation, broadening the range of applications and contributing to various industries. Foundation models trained on large datasets have further expanded AI use cases, from general consumer services to specialized business applications. While AI systems hold the potential to resolve social issues and promote innovation, concerns about misuse, abuse, and inaccurate outputs have grown. Japan has led efforts to establish global AI safety rules, such as the Hiroshima Process International Guiding Principles and Code of Conduct for Advanced AI Systems.

The “Guide to Evaluation Perspectives on AI Safety” aims to provide basic concepts for evaluating AI safety, referencing Japan’s “AI Guidelines for Business” and international trends. This document is a living guide, subject to revisions based on technological trends and international discussions. Ensuring AI safety is seen as crucial for sustainable development, considering the black-box nature of AI behavior and the potential psychological impacts on humans.

Reference Date is Sept 25, 2024. [Open Source]