The US government plans to approve an executive order on Monday allowing the ban to be imposed Greater security controls on artificial intelligence systems, in order to reduce the potential risks Of using it. The new rule comes after 15 major companies in the technology sector (such as Amazon, Google, Meta, or Microsoft) agreed last July to… Take security measures For this type of technology proposed by the Joe Biden administration.
White House Deputy Chief of Staff Bruce Reed had stated that approving the executive order would mean implementing a “set of measures.” more powerful launched by governments around the world.” According to Reid, the decree, which has the force of law, is “the next step” in the executive branch’s strategy to Benefit from the development of artificial intelligence Minimize your risks.
In addition, G7 countries, including the United States, agreed this Monday Code of Conduct For developers who also seek to avoid problems Derived from the use of artificial intelligence, Such as false information or rights violations. This roadmap falls within the framework of the “Hiroshima Artificial Intelligence Process”. Common strategy Developed by the G7 countries to manage the use of this type of technology.
Companies must notify potential risks
The executive order, which Biden will present at the White House at 2:30 pm (6:30 pm GMT), includes provisions related to… Privacy protectionImproving civil rights, consumer protection, and worker support Promote innovationamong other things.
Among the measures it includes is requiring major AI developers to share data with the US government. Your test results Security and other information deemed “critical”. According to the Defense Production Act, companies developing any system may involve this Serious security risk national security, national economic security, or public health Notify management When they go to test this model.
These measures will ensure that AI systems are “safe and reliable for businesses.” Make it public“. It will be the National Institute of Standards and Technology that creates “Strict” standards. For security tests, the Ministry of Interior will apply them in “essential” sectors.
In addition, the Departments of Energy and Interior will be responsible for monitoring potential threats from artificial intelligence systems Critical infrastructure And the risks it may pose in the chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or cybersecurity fields. The standard includes measures to try to avoid the creation of “biologically hazardous materials” and Fraud and deception Through the use of artificial intelligence, in this case Label clearly AI generated content.
The executive order will also create artificial intelligence software for detection and repair Software vulnerabilities. Finally, a national security memorandum will be prepared Ethical use of artificial intelligence By the armed forces and intelligence services.
A White House official, in a call with reporters reported by Effie, explained that this is the group Greater measures To protect Americans from the potential dangers of artificial intelligence. The same official explained that the United States is working with other countries so that there will be some of them Multilateral commitments and a “coordinated” approach to controlling AI. In this regard, he confirmed that they will know this week Some fruits He pointed out that Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to the United Kingdom on Tuesday to attend a meeting on artificial intelligence in which she will deliver a speech about the American position.
