U.S. allies meet in San Francisco to discuss AI safety as Trump vows to repeal Biden's policy

regina.ctvnews.ca November 20, 2024, 10:01 PM UTC

President-elect Donald Trump plans to repeal President Joe Biden's AI policy upon taking office. This promise raises questions about the future direction of AI regulation and safety measures. Meanwhile, government scientists and AI experts from various countries are meeting in San Francisco to discuss AI safety. This gathering follows a commitment made at an AI summit in South Korea to establish safety institutes for research and testing. Despite Trump's intentions, experts believe that the technical work on AI safety will continue. The Biden administration's focus on voluntary standards has received support from major tech companies, which are advocating for the preservation of the AI Safety Institute.


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