I think equally important for longtermists is the new requirement for the Commission to consider updating the definition of AI, and the list of high-risk systems, every 1 year. If you buy that adaptive/flexible/future-proof governance will be important for regulating AGI, then this looks good.
(The basic argument for this instance of adaptive governance is something like: AI progress is fast and will only get faster, so having relevant sections of regulation come up for mandatory review every so often is a good idea, especially since policymakers are busy so this doesn’t tend to happen by default.)
Relevant part of the doc:
As regards the modalities for updates of Annexes I and III, the changes in Article 84 introduce a new reporting obligation for the Commission whereby it will be obliged to assess the need for amendment of the lists in these two annexes every 24 months following the entry into force of the AIA.
I think equally important for longtermists is the new requirement for the Commission to consider updating the definition of AI, and the list of high-risk systems, every 1 year. If you buy that adaptive/flexible/future-proof governance will be important for regulating AGI, then this looks good.
(The basic argument for this instance of adaptive governance is something like: AI progress is fast and will only get faster, so having relevant sections of regulation come up for mandatory review every so often is a good idea, especially since policymakers are busy so this doesn’t tend to happen by default.)
Relevant part of the doc: