Biden administration outlines AI strategy to boost national security and manage risks
Summary: The Biden administration announced new plans for the U.S. government to develop and use artificial intelligence to enhance national security while managing associated risks. A memo directed federal agencies to focus on securing chip supply chains and sharing intelligence on foreign threats to the U.S. AI sector.
The initiative aims to balance competition and open markets with the protection of privacy and human rights. It emphasizes the need for rapid AI deployment to maintain a security advantage over rivals. This directive follows stalled congressional efforts to regulate AI.
Additionally, the memo requires agencies to monitor AI risks related to privacy, bias, and human rights abuses. It also calls for collaboration with allies to ensure AI development aligns with international law and protects fundamental freedoms.
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