A lack of incident reporting frameworks can lead to novel problems that become systemic if not addressed appropriately. For instance, AI systems have the potential to harm the public if they improperly revoke access to social security payments. The findings from CLTR, which focused on the situation in the UK, could be applicable to many other countries as well.
According to CLTR, the UK government’s Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT) does not have a centralized and up-to-date system for monitoring incidents involving AI systems. While some regulators may collect incident reports, they may not be equipped to capture the unique harms presented by cutting-edge AI technologies. CLTR highlighted the importance of recognizing the potential risks associated with high-powered generative AI models and the need for a more comprehensive incident reporting framework in these situations.
CLTR’s study showed that a centralized and up-to-date system is crucial when it comes to monitoring incidents involving AI systems. In this context, regulators must recognize the unique harms presented by cutting-edge AI technologies. This is particularly important when it comes to high-powered generative AI models that have the potential to harm the public by improperly revoking access to social security payments.
The study conducted by CLTR revealed that there is a need for a more comprehensive incident reporting framework in place when it comes to high-powered generative AI models. The UK government’s Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT) currently lacks such a framework despite some regulators collecting incident reports.
In conclusion, if there are no incident reporting frameworks in place or if they are outdated, it can lead to novel problems that become systemic if not addressed appropriately. It is crucial for governments and regulatory bodies to recognize this risk and take action accordingly.
