Posted 3/28/2024, 11:12:47 AM
Biden Administration Unveils New Federal AI Safety Policy to Manage Risks, Promote Responsible Innovation
- Administration announces new OMB policy to manage risks and benefits of federal agencies' use of AI, delivering on Biden's executive order
- Policy requires agencies to implement concrete safeguards by 2024 when using AI systems that impact rights or safety
- Agencies must expand public transparency around AI use through inventories, metrics reporting, notifications, and code/data releases
- Guidance aims to advance responsible innovation by removing barriers, highlights agency AI projects on climate, health, safety
- Actions include designating Chief AI Officers, establishing AI Governance Boards, hiring 100 AI professionals by 2024, and requesting input on responsible AI contracting