US President Joe Biden expressed the need to tackle the potential risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI) to both national security and the economy. He emphasized that his administration would actively seek guidance from experts in order to address this issue.
According to a report by a media house, President Joe Biden stated during an event in San Francisco that his administration is dedicated to protecting the rights and safety of Americans, as well as ensuring privacy. He emphasized the importance of addressing issues such as bias and misinformation in the context of artificial intelligence (AI) and expressed the need to ensure the safety of AI systems before their release.
Biden expressed his strong commitment to ensuring the safety of AI systems prior to their release.
The US president emphasized once again his urging for Congress to enact bipartisan privacy legislation.
According to a report by news websites, President Biden highlighted the potential harm that powerful technology, specifically social media, can cause in the absence of proper safeguards. He referred to his previous State of the Union address where he emphasized the need for Congress to pass bipartisan privacy legislation. The legislation would aim to establish stringent restrictions on personal data collection, prohibit targeted advertising directed at children, and mandate prioritizing health and safety measures by companies.
President Biden also announced that Vice President Kamala Harris will lead a meeting next month to bring together civil rights and consumer protection organizations to address concerns related to artificial intelligence (AI).
Strategies to mitigate the risks, says Biden
Numerous governments worldwide are contemplating strategies to mitigate the risks associated with emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI). The rapid increase in investment and consumer interest in AI has been evident in recent months, particularly following the introduction of ChatGPT by OpenAI.
Regulators worldwide are actively preparing to establish regulations that govern the utilization of generative artificial intelligence (AI), capable of generating text and images. Advocates compare the potential impact of this technology to the transformative effect brought about by the advent of the internet.
During a state visit to the United States, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak engaged in discussions with President Biden regarding the issue of artificial intelligence (AI). They explored the topic alongside other world leaders. The British government, which is planning to host the first-ever global summit focused on AI safety later this year, reached an agreement with the US government to collaborate on ensuring the safety of AI technologies.
Biden emphasized the magnitude of the potential technological transformation presented by artificial intelligence, stating that it is unprecedented in the history of human endeavors. He described the impact of AI as staggering.
