Welcome to another clearly conspicuous podcast. As mentioned in previous sessions, the goal of these podcasts is to help you succeed in this highly aggressive environment, make you aware of what’s going on with consumer protection agencies, and give you practical advice for success. to provide useful hints. It’s an honor to be with you today.
Biden administration efforts to promote transparency and safe use of AI technology
Today, we’ll discuss the Biden administration’s efforts to promote transparent and secure development of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. On July 21, 2023, the White House announced that seven technology companies at the forefront of generative AI have agreed to voluntarily work to “promote the safe, secure, and transparent development and use of AI technologies.” Announced. In announcing the initiative, President Biden said, “We must remain calm and diligent in addressing the threats that emerging technologies may pose.” Amazon, Anthropic, Google, InflectionAI, Meta, He added that the seven companies, including Microsoft and OpenAI, “have a basic policy.” Duty to ensure product safety”. The White House’s commitment builds on previous administration initiatives to foster responsible AI innovation and likely portends further executive branch action to monitor and regulate the AI industry. White House Chief of Staff Jeff Zients drew parallels with the government’s failure to foresee the downside of social media, as President Biden said in his announcement, saying, “One of the lessons learned… “One is we have to move quickly. We can’t chase this technology.” . ”
Specifically, the White House outlined three principles that are “fundamental to the future of AI” and will underpin the voluntary effort.
- Companies have an obligation to ensure the safety of their products, including through external testing, before introducing them for widespread use.
- Companies have an obligation to create systems that are secure from cyberattacks and insider threats.
- Companies need to “do right by the public and earn public trust” by making it easier to identify media manipulated by AI, strengthening privacy and child protections, and ensuring that AI models do not promote discrimination. There is an obligation to obtain.
This effort is part of a larger effort by the Biden administration to promote safe and responsible AI development that minimizes AI-related harm. Other initiatives include:
- June 2023 Announcement of New NIST Public Working Group on AI
- A conference between Google, Anthropic, Microsoft, and Open AI will be held in May 2023 to promote responsible AI innovation.
- And there is the administration’s blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights to protect Americans’ rights and save lives.
- And in February, the president signed an executive order to remove bias from the design of new technologies and protect the public from algorithmic discrimination.
- And $140 million will be invested to establish seven new national AI research institutes.
- Next, there is the National AI Research and Development Strategic Plan to advance responsible AI.
- And finally, the Office of Management and Budget will release draft policy guidance this summer for federal departments and agencies to follow to ensure the development, procurement, and use of AI systems to protect the rights and safety of individuals.
summary
Here are some important points. Although the White House effort lacked enforcement mechanisms, it nevertheless informed consumer protection agencies of the appropriate regulatory structure regarding artificial intelligence. We can expect further developments in the future. The White House called for legislation to give it greater regulatory powers because “realizing the promise of AI and minimizing its risks will require new laws, new rules, oversight, and enforcement.” It is openly claimed. Congress has also held a number of hearings on AI in recent months, touching on issues related to AI and intellectual property, human rights, surveillance, and principles for regulating AI. So stay tuned for future programs that identify and address key issues and developments and provide strategies for success. I wish you all continued success and a meaningful day. thank you.
