REPORT: Does Artificial Intelligence Need Regulation?

The reality of the situation is that those establishing the laws governing the development of AI have a sound understanding of current laws, however, their technical knowledge is, usually, very limited. When attempting to regulate the internet in the late 20th century, lawmakers used the 19th century telecommunications law as a guideline. Repeating the same mistake for artificial intelligence could have serious consequences. Proposals for AI regulations must be debated effectively between tech experts and government officials to determine the appropriate solution. They must be based of the current level of development and influenced by the development direction of the technology.