The White House is pushing to stay ahead of the rapid development of AI technology, following the disruptive impact of social media. The President and Vice President have met with industry leaders and sought advice on a national AI strategy, and significant funding has been allocated to new AI research centers and programs. The administration is also developing an Executive Order to encourage compliance with these voluntary commitments, with potential implications for companies that fail to meet certain standards.
Key takeaways:
- The Biden administration has collected “voluntary commitments” from 7 of the biggest AI developers including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Inflection, Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon to pursue shared safety and transparency goals.
- The companies have agreed to several practices such as internal and external security tests of AI systems before release, sharing information on AI risks, investing in cybersecurity, and developing AI to help address societal challenges.
- While these practices are voluntary, the threat of an Executive Order is there to encourage compliance.
- The White House is actively working to get ahead of the next big wave of tech, dedicating funding to new AI research centers and programs, and soliciting advice on a national AI strategy.