Biden’s executive order
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On October 30, 2023, President Joe Biden signed an executive order on artificial intelligence (AI) titled “Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence.” The order is the first of its kind in the United States and aims to ensure that the country leads the way in the responsible development and use of AI.
The order covers a wide range of topics, including:
- AI safety and security: The order requires leading AI developers to share safety test results with the government and directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to develop standards for AI safety and security.
- AI equity and civil rights: The order directs federal agencies to combat algorithmic discrimination and to provide guidance on how to keep AI algorithms from exacerbating discrimination.
- AI consumer protection: The order directs the Commerce Department to issue guidance on labeling and watermarking AI-generated content.
- AI worker rights: The order directs the Department of Labor to conduct research on the impact of AI on the workplace and to develop policies to protect workers from the negative impacts of AI.
In addition to these specific areas, the order also directs federal agencies to take a number of other steps to promote the responsible development and use of AI, including:
- Promoting innovation and competition: The order directs federal agencies to support AI research and development and to create a regulatory environment that encourages innovation and competition.
- Advancing American leadership around the world: The order directs the State Department to work with international partners to develop and implement global norms and standards for the responsible development and use of AI.
The Biden administration has said that the executive order is just a first step and that it will continue to work with Congress and other stakeholders to develop comprehensive legislation on AI.
Overall, the Biden executive order on AI is a significant step towards ensuring that the United States leads the way in the responsible development and use of this powerful technology.
