G7 Hiroshima AI Process
G7 Digital & Tech Ministers' Statement（September 7, 2023）

I. Foreword
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We, the G7 Digital and Tech Ministers, and partners, including the Organisation for
Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the Global Partnership on
Artificial Intelligence (GPAI), met virtually on September 7th, 2023 for discussions on
the opportunities and challenges of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems,with a focus on foundation models and generative AI as part of the G7 Hiroshima AI
Process established by G7 Leaders. Building on the discussions on responsible AI andAI governance at the G7 Digital and Tech Ministers’ meeting on April 29-30, and thework of the G7 Hiroshima AI Process, we endorse the following to be presented toG7 Leaders: (1) a report by the OECD summarizing a stocktaking of priority risks,challenges and opportunities of generative AI based on priorities highlighted in theG7 Hiroshima Leaders’ Communiqué, (2) work towards international guiding
principles applicable for all AI actors, (3) developing a code of conduct fororganizations developing advanced AI systems and (4) project-based cooperation in
support of the development of responsible AI tools and best practices.

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We affirm our commitment to fostering an environment where trustworthy AI
systems are designed, developed and deployed for the common good worldwide
including in emerging and developing economies in furtherance of democracy,
human rights, the rule of law, and our shared democratic values and interests. We
oppose the misuse and abuse of AI in ways that undermine democratic values,
suppress freedom of expression, and threaten the enjoyment of human rights.
We reaffirm our commitment to promote the development and adoption ofinternational standards and interoperable tools for trustworthy AI that enablesinnovation. To these ends, we reaffirm our commitment to promote human-centric
and trustworthy AI based on the OECD Recommendation on Artificial Intelligence.

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Most immediately and urgently, we recognize the need to manage new risks andchallenges for individuals, society and democratic values and harness benefits andopportunities brought by advanced AI systems in particular foundation models andgenerative AI given the rapid advancement of these technologies. We commit to1

the development and deployment of safe, secure, and trustworthy advanced AIsystems that facilitate respect for human rights, promote inclusion, mitigate risk,
and help solve society’s greatest challenges including the climate crisis andachieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We share the recognition that
promotion of design, development, deployment, and responsible use of advanced
AI systems requires appropriate guardrails, based on risks, and international
cooperation with like-minded partners, including like-minded emerging economies
and developing countries.
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To these ends, we commit to develop guiding principles and an international codeof conduct for organizations developing advanced AI systems to be presented toleaders for discussion.

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We aim by the end of the year to develop a comprehensive policy framework,
including overall guiding principles for all AI actors in the AI eco-system. The
comprehensive framework will seek to support responsible AI innovation and help
guide the development of regulatory and governance regimes, in line with ourrespective domestic approaches, and will benefit from stakeholder outreach andconsultation. The comprehensive policy framework including guiding principles
should be seen as a living document, which can be updated and complemented in
the light of technological developments. Stakeholder outreach and consultation will
help ensure the elaboration and implementation of the principles by key
stakeholders around the world, including emerging economies and developing
countries.

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We commit to fostering an environment where safe, secure, and trustworthy AI
systems are developed and deployed for the common good in furtherance of
democracy, human rights, the rule of law, and our shared values and interests.

I. Understanding of Priority Risks, Challenges and Opportunities
from the OECD’s Report
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From a report compiled and drafted by the OECD in July/August 2023, a range ofrisks and opportunities were identified as priorities and as the basis for ourconsideration on our common understanding, position, and future action, including
for collective work on generative AI. For example, the report identified transparency,
2disinformation, intellectual property rights, privacy and protection of personal data,
fairness, security and safety, amongst others, as key areas of concern across G7
members. Opportunities such as productivity gains, promoting innovation andentrepreneurship, improving healthcare, and helping to solve the climate crisis
were also identified. The risks and opportunities identified in the report will help
inform our future work on advanced AI systems. We plan to also engage withstakeholders in academia, civil society, government, and industry to seek their viewson these issues as part of our work.
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We also recognize that further work and multi-stakeholder engagement is requiredon these complex issues and that an iterative process is need to build approaches
that can adapt as the technologies and risk landscape evolves.

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As a first step, we welcome the OECD’s Report Towards a G7 Common
Understanding on Generative AI, developed by the OECD Secretariat based on input
from the G7 Hiroshima AI process working group.

II.

International Guiding Principles and Code of Conduct for
Organizations Developing Advanced AI Systems

10. We recognize that various AI actors in the AI eco-system share the responsibility foraddressing existing and emerging AI risks, and that developing guiding principles for
all AI actors including AI developers, deployers, and users will be important. Inparticular, we recognize that organizations developing advanced AI systems, suchas foundation models and generative AI play a critical role in this moment, and wesee developing a code of conduct for organizations developing advanced AI systems
is one of the most urgent priorities for global society given the rapid pace ofimprovement in these technologies.
11. From this perspective, we commit to develop guiding principles for organizations
developing, deploying, and using advanced AI systems, in particular foundation
models and generative AI. These guiding principles would form the basis for aninternational code of conduct for organizations developing advanced AI systems.
We will also continue to consider issues around intellectual property rights, such as
copyright protection and issues around data protection as part of these principles.

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Principles for the development of advanced AI systems could include but are notlimited to:
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Take appropriate safety measures and consider societal risks prior to deployment
including placing on the market
Endeavor to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities after deployment including placing
on the market
Publicly report models’ capabilities, limitations and domains of appropriate andinappropriate use, ensuring sufficient transparency
Work toward responsible information sharing among organizations developing AI
and governments, civil society, and academia
Develop and disclose risk management plans and mitigation measures including
privacy policies and AI governance policies
Invest in robust security controls, including cybersecurity and insider threatsafeguards
Develop and deploy mechanisms such as watermarking or other techniques toenable users to identify AI-generated content
Prioritize research to mitigate societal, environmental and safety risks and prioritize
investment on mitigations
Prioritize the development of advanced AI systems to address the world’s greatest
challenges notably but not limited to the climate crisis, global health or education
Advance the development of and alignment with internationally recognizedtechnical standards

12. Guiding principles for deployment and use of advanced AI systems will be also be
developed through the G7 Hiroshima AI Process.
13. Different jurisdictions may take a unique approach to those guiding principles, fromlegal frameworks, to voluntary commitments, and various other instruments, or a
combination of these.

III. Project-based cooperation
14. We plan to cooperate in promoting project-based activities which could beundertaken with international organizations such as the OECD, GPAI, and the United
Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, in advancing evidencebased policy discussions. These project-based activities could include those4

identified by G7 members in the OECD’s Report on G7 Common Understanding on
Generative AI such as advancing research and understanding of state-of-the-arttechnical capabilities for distinguishing AI-enabled mis/disinformation including
foreign information manipulation to increase trust in AI and support the informationenvironment.
15. We also welcome the development of the Global Challenge on Trust in the Age ofGenerative AI, to be launched later this year.

5ANNEX 1: OECD’s Report Towards a G7 Common Understanding on Generative AI(Please follow the link provided below.)
https://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/science-and-technology/g7-hiroshima-process-ongenerative-artificial-intelligence-ai_bf3c0c60-en

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