Think Tank Advocates for Implementation of AI Incident Reporting System
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The Centre for Long-Term Resilience (CLTR) has called for a comprehensive incident reporting system to urgently address a critical gap in AI regulation plans.
According to the CLTR, AI has a history of failing in unexpected ways, with over 10,000 safety incidents recorded by news outlets in deployed AI systems since 2014. As AI becomes more integrated into society, the frequency and impact of these incidents are likely to increase.
The think tank argues that a well-functioning incident reporting regime is essential for effective AI regulation, drawing parallels with safety-critical industries such as aviation and medicine. This view is supported by a broad consensus of experts, as well as the US and Chinese governments and the European Union.
The report outlines three key benefits of implementing an incident reporting system:
Currently, the UK’s AI regulation lacks an effective incident reporting framework. This gap leaves the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT) without visibility on various critical incidents, including:
The CLTR warns that without a proper incident reporting system, DSIT may learn about novel harms through news outlets rather than through established reporting processes.
To address this gap, the think tank recommends three immediate steps for the UK Government:
These recommendations aim to enhance the government’s ability to responsibly improve public services, ensure effective coverage of priority incidents, and develop the necessary infrastructure for collecting and responding to AI incident reports.
Veera Siivonen, CCO and Partner at Saidot, commented:
“This report by the Centre for Long-Term Resilience comes at the opportune moment. As the UK hurtles towards a General Election, the next government’s AI policy will be the cornerstone for economic growth. However, this requires precision in navigating the balance between regulation and innovation, providing guardrails without narrowing the industry’s potential for experimentation. While implementing a centralised incident reporting system for AI misuse and malfunctions would be a laudable first step, there are many more steps to climb.
The incoming UK government should provide certainty and understanding for enterprises with clear governance requirements, while monitoring and mitigating the most likely risks. By integrating a variety of AI governance strategies with centralised incident reporting, the UK can harness the economic potential of AI, ensuring that it benefits society while protecting democratic processes and public trust.”
As AI continues to advance and permeate various aspects of society, the implementation of a robust incident reporting system could prove crucial in mitigating risks and ensuring the safe development and deployment of AI technologies.
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