White House pushes agency adoption of AI and consistent safety guidelines for developers

The news: The Biden administration announced a National Security Memorandum (NSM) on Artificial Intelligence (AI) that includes guidance on how AI developers should test, evaluate, and manage models’ risks before their release.

  • The memorandum encourages government agencies to explore AI use and set a framework to ensure the tech is developed and used without violating “human rights and fundamental freedoms.”
  • It also directs government agencies to give cybersecurity and counterintelligence information to AI developers to keep their models and technology safe.