US Authorities Plan to Check the AI Sector for Monopoly Risks
Date: 2024-06-07 Author: Oliver Abernathy Categories: IN WORLD
The US antitrust agency is preparing to review the artificial intelligence (AI) sector to identify possible monopolistic practices. The regulator is concerned about the growing control over this area by large technology companies.
Jonathan Kanter, a representative of the US antitrust authority, emphasized that the regulator is concerned about the “excessive control” of the AI sector by a few large companies. This prompted the agency to conduct an analysis of the competitive environment in this area.
Regulator's plans
Planned efforts include analysis of the computing power and data used to train large language models (LLMs). The antitrust agency's goal is to ensure that dominant technology companies do not gain absolute control of the market.
Kanter also addressed the shortage of GPUs used for LLM training. The regulator is seeking to find out how video chip manufacturers distribute their products in the face of growing demand.
Experts recall the government's actions to stimulate the production of graphics processors. In particular, mention is made of a bill aimed at allocating $39 billion for the production of video chips in the United States.
Public Suggestions
Members of the public are also expressing dissatisfaction with the monopolization of AI. One of the proposed measures is the decentralization of AI development using blockchain technology.
Checking the AI sector for monopoly risks is becoming an urgent task for the US antitrust agency. The regulator intends to closely examine the situation and take measures to ensure fair competition in this important area of technology.
I also recall the AI systems security bill introduced in the US Senate, which proposes the creation of databases to record violations in artificial intelligence systems.
