Hiroshima AI Process (HAP)

About HAP:

• It is an effort by the G7 bloc to determine a way forward to regulate artificial intelligence (AI).
• It emphasizes the benefits and problems related to generative AI (GAI).
  • Generative AI, or generative artificial intelligence, is a form of machine learning that is able to produce text, video, images, and other types of content.  Example: ChatGPT, Midjourney etc.

• The HAP will work with international organizations including the Global Partnership on AI (GPAI) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
• Objective: To manage AI in a way that respects democratic principles ensures justice and accountability, and places a high priority on the security of AI systems.

Global Partnership on AI (GPAI):

• Launched in 2020.

• • Secretariat: Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).

• It is an international initiative established to guide the responsible development and use of artificial intelligence (AI) in a manner that respects human rights and shared democratic values.  

• Objective: GPAI seeks to bridge the gap between theory and practice by supporting research and applied activities in areas that are directly relevant to policymakers in the realm of AI.  

• At present, it has 29 members, including India (one among 15 founding members). 

Why in news? 

• The Hiroshima AI Process (HAP),  was launched at the annual G7 Summit held in Hiroshima.