The Global Race to Tackle A.I.'s Harms: Nations Falling Behind

European Union (EU) and United States lawmakers are struggling to keep up with the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, as they race to regulate its potential harms. The EU introduced a draft law to regulate AI in 2021, but the emergence of ChatGPT, an advanced chatbot, exposed gaps in the legislation. Lawmakers are now debating how to address these gaps, with concerns that overly aggressive regulations could hinder economic growth. Meanwhile, the US lacks a comprehensive understanding of AI and is relying on tech companies to help shape regulations. The fragmented response to AI regulation highlights the challenge of keeping pace with rapidly advancing technology.