NIST is developing testing recommendations, including best practices for AI risk assessment and management, and is exploring the use of "red-teaming" to identify new AI threats. This comes after the first White House AI council meeting, where officials discussed the global implications of AI, ways to attract talent and expertise into government, and how to mitigate risks associated with AI. The council, which includes members of the Cabinet, will hold regular meetings to discuss new safety requirements and guidelines for AI.
Key takeaways:
- The Biden administration is reportedly drafting regulations for AI, with Big Tech companies and the public invited to provide input until February of next year.
- The Commerce Department of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is leading the initiative, which was spurred by President Biden's October executive order on AI.
- NIST is developing testing recommendations for AI, including best practices for risk assessment and management, and is utilizing a 'red-teaming' method to uncover potential threats.
- The first White House AI council meeting was recently conducted, where officials discussed the global implications of AI, ways to bring talent into government, and how to mitigate risks associated with AI.