White House science adviser emphasizes Biden’s strong focus on AI and its risks.
President Biden’s Focus on Artificial Intelligence
One of President Joe Biden’s leading science and technology advisers said he is “laser focused” on artificial intelligence and its possible dangers.
White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Director Arati Prabhakar stated in an interview on Monday that she has had multiple conversations with Biden about AI, including the implications of the technology. These conversations coincided with a rising public interest in the technology and its capabilities. Biden has recently implemented several new policies related to AI, including curbs on China’s access to the technology, guardrails for how to train and develop AI, and agreements with developers to design the technology ethically.
Understanding the Consequences and Implications
“I’ve had the great privilege of talking with him several times about artificial intelligence,” Prabhakar told the Associated Press. “Those are great conversations because he’s laser focused on understanding what it is and how people are using it. Then, immediately, he just goes to the consequences and deep implications.”
Prabhakar appeared skeptical of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s (D-NY) desire to make AI explainable, noting the technology is “opaque” and “black box in nature.” She advocated the equivalent of clinical trials for the software, stating they’re not going to have “perfect measures” but that they can get to a point at which they can ensure enough safety and effectiveness to get value out of the product. Schumer released a proposed framework for AI legislation and organized several Senate-only briefing sessions to help his fellow senators understand the technology.
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Praise for American Companies
The OSTP director also praised the seven companies that agreed to adopt voluntary AI safety standards set by the White House, noting how thankful she was that ”so many of the companies that are driving AI technology today are American companies.”
Biden issued an executive order in early August that will curb future U.S. investments in foreign companies developing the tools required for AI, quantum technology, and highly advanced semiconductors.
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