DHS Establishes AI Safety and Security Board with Top Tech Execs and Academics
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has formed an Artificial Intelligence Safety and Security Board, under President Joseph Biden's directive, comprising influential tech CEOs, academics, and business leaders. The board will advise on AI-related matters, develop strategies for critical infrastructure, and prepare for AI-related disruptions affecting national security, economy, health, or safety. Although leaders from AI companies like Tesla and Meta don't feature on the board, Secretary Mayorkas expresses gratitude towards the participating industry experts and emphasizes the role of the board in promoting responsible AI use.
The Artificial Intelligence Safety and Security Board is a newly established unit under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), by the order of President Joseph Biden. With an array of tech moguls, prolific academics, and business trailblazers onboard, the board's chief role is to give counsel to DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and the White House on AI-related matters. Its main focus is to devise strategies for fortifying the stakeholders in critical infrastructure spaces and preparing measures against AI-induced disruptions that could potentially threaten economic and national security, public health, or safety.
The business component of the board features top executives from Adobe, Alphabet, Anthropic, AMD, AWS, Cisco, IBM, Microsoft, Nvidia, Delta Air Lines, Humane Intelligence, Occidental Petroleum, and Northropp Gruman. They are flanked by scholars from various universities, representatives from civil rights and humanitarian organizations, Seattle's mayor and the governor of Maryland. Interestingly, Mark Zuckerberg from Meta (formerly Facebook) and Tesla's Elon Musk, both helming influential AI companies, are not part of this ensemble.
Secretary Mayorkas expressed his gratitude towards the AI sector luminaries who have joined the board. He stressed the potential of AI technology in shaping the future while acknowledging the inherent risks it carries. He believes the risks can be mitigated with appropriate actions and best practices. He's thankful that such accomplished people are lending their expertise to help safeguard the vital services that Americans rely on every day.
DHS published a document outlining the primary task of the board as promoting the responsible development and deployment of AI technologies. Despite the rapid growth of the AI sector in the U.S. economy, it faces fewer regulations compared to its European counterparts in the tech industry. This has led analysts to ponder if Europe's strict regulatory approach might offer better protection to consumer privacy and security. Related news: Microsoft and Google's earnings reveal a flourishing AI market.
Published At
4/26/2024 10:55:47 PM
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