The US government has established an AI Safety and Security Board, bringing together CEOs from leading technology companies, defense contractors, and other critical industries to advise on the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in defending essential infrastructure against AI-powered attacks. Among the notable participants are Sundar Pichai of Google, Satya Nadella of Microsoft, and Sam Altman of OpenAI, alongside representatives from Northrop Grumman and Delta Air Lines.
This initiative, led by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), aims to address both the risks and benefits of AI amid the absence of specific national AI legislation. The board will provide recommendations to various sectors, including telecommunications, energy, and transportation, on leveraging AI responsibly and preparing for AI-related disruptions.
DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas emphasized the transformative potential of AI while acknowledging the real risks it poses, emphasizing the need for best practices and concrete actions to mitigate these risks. The board comprises representatives from technology providers, chipmakers, AI model developers, civil rights groups, and academia, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach to AI safety and security.
This initiative builds upon a 2023 executive order from President Joe Biden, which called for the establishment of a cross-industry body to enhance security, resilience, and incident response related to AI usage in critical infrastructure. It comes at a time when concerns about AI-driven misinformation, such as deepfake audio and video, are rising, particularly in the context of safeguarding elections against foreign interference.
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