Hey there, AI developers! Are you looking to build a generative AI model that won’t land you in legal hot water? Look no further! This post will cover five foolproof steps to building a lawful generative AI model.

Step 1: Know the law

The first step to building a generative AI model that won’t get you in trouble is to ensure you know the laws and regulations governing AI in your country or region.

So, familiarise yourself with data privacy, intellectual property, and anti-discrimination laws to ensure compliance.

Step 2: Get the right data

The success of your generative AI model depends on the quality and quantity of data you feed it.

However, not all data is created equal; some datasets may contain sensitive or copyrighted information. So, ensure you have the right to use the data you’re feeding your model and check the terms of service, licensing agreements, and copyright laws for any third-party data you use.

Step 3: Train your model responsibly

Train your generative AI model responsibly by avoiding unfairly biased or discriminatory data that can lead to prejudicial outputs.

Plus, you should monitor your model’s performance regularly and adjust it if necessary. We also recommend having a plan if something goes wrong, such as a security breach or a privacy violation. In fact, there’s a database dedicated to reporting AI incidents.

Step 4: Explain your model’s output

Provide transparency into your model’s decision-making process by explaining how it generates its output. Ensure users understand the technology’s limitations and potential biases to build trust and mitigate legal risks.

Step 5: Test your model thoroughly

Before releasing your generative AI model, conduct various tests to ensure its accuracy, efficiency, and security. Catching potential issues early on can prevent legal problems and protect your users and reputation.

Actions you can take next

We hope you’ve enjoyed our five foolproof steps to building a lawful generative AI model. Still, we can help you achieve those steps as follows:

  • Managing the legal risks of generative AI by asking us to train your AI developers, engineers, and data scientists.
  • Determine how AI impacts your organisation by asking us for an AI risk assessment.
  • Collect and acquire data to train AI lawfully by asking us to draft your data contracts.
  • Protect your commercial, legal and technical interests by asking us to draft your AI contracts.
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