The U.S. government is conducting a public survey on artificial intelligence that could have major implications for the regulation of systems like ChatGPT.
The survey, which is open to all U.S. residents, is part of a larger effort to assess the potential impact of AI on society and to develop policies and regulations that can help mitigate any negative consequences. Specifically, the survey will focus on ChatGPT and other language models, which use machine learning algorithms to generate human-like text.
On the one hand, ChatGPT and similar systems have the potential to revolutionize fields such as journalism, customer service, and creative writing. They can generate text at a speed and volume that would be impossible for humans, and can even mimic the writing style of specific authors or publications.
On the other hand, these systems also raise concerns about their potential misuse, particularly in areas such as disinformation and propaganda. ChatGPT can be used to create fake news stories, spread misinformation, and even impersonate real people.
The U.S. government is therefore seeking input from the public on how these systems should be regulated, if at all. “We want to hear from people who use ChatGPT, as well as those who are concerned about its use,” said a government spokesperson. “By gathering input from a diverse range of voices, we hope to develop policies that are informed by the needs and concerns of all stakeholders.”
The survey asks participants to answer questions about their familiarity with AI, their opinions on its potential benefits and risks, and their thoughts on how these technologies should be regulated. The results will be used to inform the development of AI policies and regulations at the federal level, and could have implications for the use of ChatGPT and other AI systems in the future.
Critics of the survey say that it may not capture the full range of perspectives on AI and its potential impact, particularly from communities that are traditionally underrepresented in technology policy discussions. However, proponents argue that the survey is an important step in ensuring that the public has a say in how these technologies are developed and used.
