7. The Secretary presented GRVA-11-30, summarizing GRVA-11-03, the document requested by GRVA at its tenth session. He explained that the document was summarizing the deliberations of GRVA, so far, on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the context of vehicle regulations. He added that the document contained the list of statements made by the delegations on this topic. He continued that the document proposed possibilities, in terms of committees, to further discuss this topic and also in terms of documentation, on how to take stoke of the statements received so far. He went through the text of a draft guidance document drafted on the basis of the positions expressed. He asked for comments and input.
8. The expert from France welcomed the document. He stated that such document was necessary. He promised to provide input after the session to the secretariat.
9. The expert from FIA welcomed developments in the field of AI. He welcomed that GRVA took care of it but he noted that most AI were based on interactions with human beings. He wondered how GRVA should consider the involvement of humans in this context. GRVA invited the expert from FIA to provide input on this aspect at the next session, if desired.
10. The expert from Germany welcomed the document as an excellent summary. She added that the document was under review by the experts and that she would send comments to the secretariat.
11. The expert from UK highlighted that AI could have relevance for other WP.29 subsidiary bodies as AI could also impact e.g. emissions.
12. The expert from the USA sought for clarifications about the purpose of this exercise, and what would be delivered, a note, some reporting to WP.29, or a guidance document.
13. The expert from SAE International stressed that discussions in this area needs to stand with proper definitions.
14. The expert from Canada agreed with the expert from SAE International and stressed the importance of definitions before guidance is contemplated.
15. The expert from the Russian Federation advised, on definitions, to first focus on AI as a software that is implemented in an Automated Driving System (ADS), with specific features, affecting safety.
16. The expert from France suggested that a first output under this agenda item should be an information for WP.29 so that WP.29 can then decide on the outcome that should be delivered.
17. GRVA agreed that AI have applications beyond ADAS and ADS and that this should be reported to WP.29.
18. GRVA welcomed the informal document prepared by the secretariat and invited experts to provide input for the preparation of a revised version.
7. GRVA recalled the purpose of GRVA-11-03, a document from the GRVA leadership gathering all positions expressed so far by GRVA regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the context of vehicle regulations.
8. The experts from France, Germany, and CLEPA/OICA submitted comments to the document (GRVA-12-03, GRVA-12-06 and GRVA-12-32). The experts from Canada and the United States of America also provided comments. GRVA advised to inform the Administrative Committee for the Coordination of Work (AC.2) on the current activities.
9. The expert from FIA fully supported the developments on AI at GRVA. He committed to contribute to the discussions, stating the importance of transparency regarding the technology for the sake of clarity for consumers.
10. GRVA agreed to organize a technical workshop, possibly in March 2022 (before the May 2022 session of GRVA), primarily focusing on common definitions for AI relevant for GRVA activities, and, if possible i.e. if time is available, exploring more in detail the potential role of vehicle regulation(s) and guidance document(s) with regard to AI.
7. The expert from FIA introduced GRVA-15-04 and expressed FIA’s views on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the context of vehicle regulations, based on GRVA-11-03, which includes a background note on AI in vehicles as well as a draft guideline on the use of AI in vehicles. He explained that the preparation of the document followed bilateral exchange with industry. He expressed views related to the role of the consumer or driver in that context, the necessary transparency at the time of Type Approval of systems embedding AI and what should be covered at GRVA regarding AI in vehicles.
8. The expert from OICA welcomed the exchange with FIA. He explained that OICA had further developed their document regarding definitions and a proposal for a future way forward. He volunteered to submit a revised document containing definitions on AI for consideration at the next session. He announced that he aimed to present OICA’s views at the May 2023 session of GRVA.
9. The expert from ITU recalled that ITU was the Information and Communication Technology agency of the United Nations and was coordinating a United Nations’ wide initiative called AI for good that includes, among others, the Focus Group on AI for Automated Driving. He explained that ITU stood ready to work with OICA on this matter.
10. The expert from Canada suggested that the collaboration on this item would continue at the sessions of the IWG on Cyber Security and Over the Air issues (CS/OTA), noting risk posed by cyber security vulnerabilities related to AI. The expert from OICA explained that the AI issue went beyond cyber security.
11. GRVA agreed that the cyber security risks related to AI shall be addressed by the IWG on CS/OTA.
12. The expert from IRU inquired if the work at GRVA only covered passenger cars and light vehicles. The expert from FIA explained that they did not distinguish between vehicle categories. GRVA recalled that UN Regulation No. 157 applied to heavy vehicles too.
13. The expert from France presented (GRVA-15-39) an update to GRVA-11-39 on the activities regarding AI in France. He detailed the activities under the “Grand Defi project” related to the performance evaluation and the use cases under scrutiny, i.e. vehicles with automation level 4 as well as delivery robots.
14. GRVA discussed the potential scope of activities at WP.29 on AI in the context of vehicle regulations. The expert from ITU suggested to focus on Automated Driving System (ADS) applications. GRVA discussed the potential groups that could deal with it, such as the IWG on CS/OTA and the IWG on Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) under WP.29.
15. GRVA agreed to continue its work on AI in the context of vehicle regulations, according to the mandate received from WP.29 (GRVA-08-10), with the aim to inform AC.2 of the outcome in June 2023.
16. The expert from Germany suggested that GRVA could focus on preparing a resolution.
17. GRVA invited delegations to submit their documents on AI in advance so that delegations could prepare for a discussion in May 2023.