Biden to sign memo directing agencies to safeguard AI from foreign threats
Summary: President Joe Biden is set to sign a memorandum that outlines how U.S. intelligence and national security agencies should manage artificial intelligence. The memo emphasizes the need for human oversight in AI systems used for military targeting.
The order prohibits AI from making decisions on sensitive issues like asylum or classifying individuals as terrorists without human review. It also directs agencies to protect AI technology from foreign threats.
Additionally, the memorandum empowers the AI Safety Institute to evaluate AI tools before their release, ensuring they do not support terrorism or hostile actions. The long-term impact of these measures remains uncertain.
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