President Biden signs executive order for responsible AI development

President Biden signed an executive order on Monday focusing on the safe, secure, and trustworthy development and use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology. The order highlights AI as both a potential solution to urgent challenges and a possible source of harm when misused, as reported by the White House.

The president emphasized that responsible AI use can lead to a more prosperous, productive, innovative, and secure world, while irresponsible use could exacerbate social issues such as fraud.

According to the New York Times, the executive order requires companies to report to the federal government about the risks their AI systems may pose, such as aiding countries or terrorists in developing weapons of mass destruction.

The order also aims to counter the threats posed by deep fakes, which are AI-generated audio and video content used to smear reputations, spread fake news, and commit fraud. President Biden highlighted the dangers of deep fakes, which could potentially swing elections or deceive consumers.

“Artificial Intelligence must be safe and secure,” the President said in a statement. “Meeting this goal requires robust, reliable, repeatable, and standardized evaluations of AI systems, as well as policies, institutions, and, as appropriate, other mechanisms to test, understand, and mitigate risks from these systems before they are put to use.”

As the AI technology landscape continually evolves, this executive order marks a crucial step towards ensuring responsible and secure AI development. By addressing the risks and challenges associated with AI use, the federal government is working towards fostering a more innovative and safe environment for new advancements in this field.