As part of his administration’s efforts to handle the dangers posed by AI, President Joe Biden met with experts in the field on Tuesday in San Francisco.
Before the private meeting, Biden made a few brief remarks to the media in which he expressed his desire to hear from the foremost authorities on the subject, which he described as having both “enormous promise” and “risks.”
Before the event, which featured Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom and experts who, according to the White House, are aware of both the potential risks and benefits of AI, Biden predicted that we would experience more technological change in the next ten years than in the previous fifty, and perhaps even beyond that.
In addition to fighting bias and misinformation, his administration is dedicated to preserving American rights and security, according to Biden, who also emphasized the importance of ensuring the safety of AI systems before they are made public.
In his State of the Union address, he requested Congress to pass bipartisan legislation to place strict limits on the collection of personal data, outlaw targeting and advertising to children, and mandate that businesses put health and safety first. He also argued that social media has demonstrated the harm that powerful technology can do without safeguards.
Next month, human rights activists and consumer advocacy organizations will meet with Vice President Kamala Harris to talk about the rise of AI, Biden said on Tuesday.
The government announced a $140 million investment in seven new AI research centers in May, and Harris hosted executives from numerous firms creating artificial intelligence products at the White House, including Google and Microsoft.
The Biden administration unveiled a plan to lessen the risks posed by AI last year, and in February Biden signed an executive order requiring federal organizations to eliminate bias and advance equity in the development and application of emerging technologies, including AI.
A White House representative said in a statement on Tuesday that AI is a high priority for the President and his team.
The popularity of using artificial intelligence has skyrocketed. An AI chatbot named ChatGPT has gained international attention after passing an MBA final exam, sparking concerns about academic fraud, and assisting users in creating emails to friends, family, and coworkers.
However, the rise of ChatGPT has also highlighted worries about the development of artificial intelligence, leading Congress to work quickly to comprehend and control the emerging technology.
In a commencement address this month, Biden cautioned that AI may “overtake human thinking and change the character of future wars,” citing AI specialists he claimed to have talked with.
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