Companies whose artificial intelligence models could threaten US national security will have to share how they are ensuring their tools’ safety under a sweeping order by Joe Biden intended to curb risks posed by the new technology.
The order, which the US president issued on Monday, is the broadest step taken by the administration so far in tackling AI threats, from national security to competition and consumer privacy. The measure seeks to mobilise agencies across Washington, including the departments of commerce, energy and homeland security.
“President Biden is rolling out the strongest set of actions any government in the world has ever taken on AI safety, security and trust,” said Bruce Reed, White House deputy chief of staff. “It’s the next step in an aggressive strategy to do everything on all fronts to harness the benefits of AI and mitigate the risks”.