January 29, 2024 at 09:28AM
The Biden administration is enforcing a new mandate for major AI system developers to disclose safety test results to the government. The White House AI Council is reviewing progress made on this executive order, prioritizing safety before public release. Efforts include the development of safety test frameworks and collaboration with other countries on AI management rules.
Key takeaways from the meeting notes:
– The Biden administration is implementing a new requirement for developers of major artificial intelligence systems to disclose their safety test results to the government.
– The White House AI Council will meet to review progress on the executive order signed by President Biden three months ago to manage the fast-evolving technology.
– A mandate under the Defense Production Act requires AI companies to share vital information, including safety tests, with the Commerce Department.
– The government aims to ensure AI systems are safe before they are released to the public.
– The National Institute of Standards and Technology will develop a uniform framework for assessing safety as part of the executive order signed by President Biden.
– AI has become a leading economic and national security consideration for the federal government. The government is also working on congressional legislation and collaborating with other countries and the European Union on rules for managing the technology.
– The Commerce Department has a draft rule on U.S. cloud companies providing servers to foreign AI developers.
– Nine federal agencies have completed risk assessments regarding AI’s use in critical national infrastructure.
– The government is increasing the hiring of AI experts and data scientists at federal agencies to prepare regulators to manage the technology.