Korea's Spy Agency Set to Unveil Security Guidelines on ChatGPT, Other AI Tech

Korea's spy agency, the National Intelligence Service (NIS), is set to unveil security guidelines for the use of ChatGPT and other AI chatbots, addressing concerns surrounding the technology, according to a report by The Korea Times.

NIS Set to Release AI Guidelines

The NIS plans to release the guidelines to government departments and agencies this month, following a project initiated in April in collaboration with experts in the field. The aim is to harness the benefits of AI technology while minimizing potential complications.

The primary concerns surrounding AI chatbots include the leakage of personal or work-related information and the spread of realistic "fake news."

Despite its flaws and limitations, AI technology has proven useful in various domains, prompting a mix of expectations and worries about its impact on daily life.

Kwon Tae-kyoung, a scholar from Yonsei University involved in the project, emphasized the significance of developing security regulations alongside the technology itself. He stressed the importance of using AI technology within the framework of security policies.

The upcoming guidelines from the NIS will be continually updated to safeguard national interests from potential misuse of AI capabilities, including by those with malicious intent.

While several countries, such as Russia, China, and Cuba, have already banned the use of ChatGPT due to concerns over privacy, Italy temporarily imposed a ban before lifting it after OpenAI implemented the necessary changes to comply with Italian regulations.

Meanwhile, the US, the EU, and other countries are currently working to provide a legal framework that would govern AI.

First AI Summit

In related news, the United Kingdom is preparing to host an AI summit later this year with the goal of fostering international collaboration in managing the risks and maximizing the benefits of this rapidly advancing technology.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced the summit during his visit to Washington, emphasizing the need for safe and secure development and utilization of AI.

The summit, scheduled for autumn, will focus on assessing and mitigating risks associated with AI, including frontier systems. It aims to establish a shared approach among countries to address these risks.

With the rapid advancement of AI presenting both challenges and opportunities, the UK government has taken the initiative to ensure the safe and responsible development and adoption of AI technology.

The AI safety summit, scheduled for this autumn, will focus on assessing and mitigating the risks associated with AI, including frontier systems. It will serve as a platform for countries to work together and establish a shared approach to address these risks.

Discussions between the Prime Minister and business leaders, including CEOs from OpenAI, DeepMind, and Anthropic, have influenced the summit's agenda and highlighted the importance of international cooperation in ensuring the safe and responsible advancement of AI technology.

Notably, Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis expressed support for the UK's efforts and stressed the critical role of international cooperation in developing AI safely and responsibly.