On October 30, 2023, President Joe Biden signed a pivotal Executive Order aimed at reinforcing the safety, security, and trustworthiness of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in the United States. This directive is part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s broader strategy to foster responsible innovation, ensuring that AI serves as a tool for enhancing public welfare, economic growth, and national security.
In a bid to curb the potential risks associated with AI, the Executive Order mandates rigorous safety testing and information sharing for developers of influential AI systems. Under the Defense Production Act, creators of AI models that could significantly impact national security, economic stability, or public health are required to notify the federal government during the training phase, and share the outcomes of all red-team safety examinations. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is entrusted…
