AI Advisory Board to Ensure Safe and Secure AI Development
Recently, a new federal board has been established to advise the US government on the safe and secure development of artificial intelligence. The board comprises high-profile members from various tech companies and government agencies.
Role of the Advisory Board
- The advisory board aims to help authorities combat AI-related disruptions that could impact national security, public health, or safety.
- President Joe Biden directed Department Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to set up the 22-member board.
- The board will assist the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in staying ahead of evolving threats posed by hostile nation-state actors.
Concerns and Objectives
While acknowledging the transformative potential of AI, Secretary Mayorkas emphasized the real risks associated with its deployment. AI could be exploited by unfriendly forces to launch large-scale attacks on critical infrastructure such as pipelines and railways.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella highlighted the importance of deploying AI safely and responsibly, recognizing it as the most transformative technology of our time.
Board Members
The board includes CEOs from prominent companies such as Adobe, Alphabet, Advanced Micro Devices, Cisco, IBM, Nvidia, Delta Airlines, and Northrop Grumman. Additionally, it comprises academics and politicians, including the governor of Maryland.
Future Plans
The board is scheduled to convene for the first time in early May. It will provide recommendations for the safe adoption of AI in essential services that Americans rely on daily.