The directive is the latest step by US President Joe Biden’s administration to address AI as congressional efforts to regulate the emerging technology stall. file | Photo courtesy: Reuters
The Biden administration on Thursday (Oct. 24, 2024) unveiled plans to advance artificial intelligence across the federal government for national security, while saying its adoption should still reflect values such as privacy and civil rights.
In a memo, the White House directed US agencies to “improve the security and diversity of chip supply chains with AI in mind.” It also prioritizes the collection of information on other countries’ operations against the US AI sector and quickly delivers that intelligence to AI developers to help keep their products safe.
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But such efforts should also protect human rights and democratic values.
The directive is the latest step by US President Joe Biden’s administration to address AI as congressional efforts to regulate the emerging technology stall.
Next month, it will convene a global security summit in San Francisco. mr biden last year Signed an executive order aimed at limiting the risks posed by AI For consumers, workers, minority groups, and national security.
Generative AI can create text, photos, and videos in response to open-ended prompts, leading to excitement over its potential as well as fears that it could be misused and overpowered humans with potentially devastating effects. It is possible
The rapidly evolving technology has prompted governments around the world to regulate the AI industry, led by Microsoft-backed OpenAI, tech giants like Alphabet’s Google and Amazon, and several start-ups.
While Thursday’s (October 24, 2024) memo emphasized government use, it also called for US agencies to “monitor AI risks related to privacy, bias and discrimination, the safety of individuals and groups, and other human rights abuses, There is also a need to assess and mitigate.” ,
The directive also calls for a framework for Washington to work with allies to ensure that AI is “developed and used in ways that comply with international law while protecting human rights and fundamental freedoms.” Let’s do.”
published – October 25, 2024 11:54 am IST