US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris convened with multiple executives from the technology sector to deliberate on “the potential perils presented by artificial intelligence technology.” They broached topics such as AI systems’ transparency, the significance of evaluating and verifying AI security, and safeguarding AI from malevolent actors.
US President Convenes with Technology Luminaries
United States President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris convened with multiple executives from the technology sector. During the assembly, the potential perils presented by artificial intelligence technology were explored. Prior to the gathering, the White House issued a statement encompassing numerous subjects, primarily the government’s AI policy.
Per the statement, the gathering addressed multiple issues, including AI systems’ transparency, the significance of evaluating and verifying AI security, and safeguarding AI from malevolent actors.
Artificial Intelligence Summit at the White House
In declarations made by the US government, it was asserted that the government and technology CEOs concurred that “further endeavors are required to develop and implement suitable security measures and protections” for AI. The absence of Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg at the meeting was also notable.
Moreover, the Biden administration accentuated the importance of addressing national security concerns engendered by AI, explicitly citing cybersecurity and biosecurity. The government also announced an allocation of $140 million to establish seven new national AI research institutes. US President Joe Biden articulated the following statements on his Twitter account regarding the matter:
Artificial Intelligence is among the most potent tools of our era, but to capitalize on its opportunities, we must first mitigate its risks. Today, I met with AI leaders to discuss the importance of innovating responsibly and safeguarding people’s rights and safety.
Lastly, the White House disclosed that it will release a draft policy delineating how the US government will utilize AI, which will be available for public commentary this summer.
