The White House announced a series of new initiatives in the field of AI: adjusting the national artificial intelligence research and development strategy

**Source: **Financial Association

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On Tuesday (May 23), local time, the Biden administration announced a series of new initiatives surrounding the use and development of artificial intelligence in the United States. opportunity.

The White House stated in a press release on its official website, “Artificial intelligence is one of the most powerful technologies of our time, with a wide range of applications. President Biden has always made it clear that in order to seize the opportunities brought about by artificial intelligence, we must It starts with managing its risks. To this end, the government has taken action to promote responsible AI innovation, put people, communities and the public interest at the center, and manage the risks to individuals and societies, security and the economy from the development of AI technologies.

** It is reported that one of the measures announced by the Biden administration on Tuesday is to adjust the US strategic plan for artificial intelligence research and development, with more emphasis on international cooperation. The program was last updated in 2019. **

This roadmap outlines key priorities and goals for the federal government's AI R&D investments. Developed by experts from across the federal government and with input from the public, the plan clearly states that when it comes to artificial intelligence, the federal government will invest in research and development that promotes responsible American innovation that serves the public interest and protects people rights and security, and uphold democratic values. This will help ensure that the United States continues to lead in the development and use of trustworthy artificial intelligence systems.

The plan includes nine key investment strategies, including "better understanding the nation's AI R&D workforce needs," "making long-term investments in fundamental and responsible AI research," and "ensuring the safety and security of AI systems." wait.

** The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy also released a new request Tuesday for public input on key AI issues such as "mitigating risks from AI, protecting the rights and safety of individuals, and using AI to improve lives." **Related public comments will align with the U.S. Government's ongoing efforts to advance a cohesive and comprehensive strategy for managing AI risks and capitalizing on AI opportunities.

** The White House also cited a new report from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Educational Technology on the risks and opportunities of artificial intelligence in education. **The report summarizes the risks and opportunities of using artificial intelligence in teaching and learning.

The report recognizes that AI can enable new forms of interaction between educators and students, increase feedback loops, and support educators in their work. Of course, it also highlights some of the risks associated with AI—including algorithmic bias—and the importance of trust, safety, and having proper guardrails in place.

In addition to the new announcements above, the White House on Tuesday held an information session with corporate employees to hear about their employers' use of automated technology for surveillance, monitoring, assessment and management. Participants in the meeting will include workers representing different sectors of the economy, including call centers, trucking, warehousing, health care and gig work, as well as policy experts, researchers and policymakers.

Some analysts pointed out that the White House statement heralds the rapid popularity of ChatGPT and other so-called generative artificial intelligence systems, which has attracted the attention of policymakers. These AI applications have the ability to converse like humans, create media, write computer code, and more.

Last week, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Congress "must act quickly" to regulate artificial intelligence. He also convened a bipartisan group of senators to work on the legislation.