Biden’s Executive Order Boosts AI Safety Measures, US

US President Joe Biden has issued an executive order aimed at boosting AI safety measures and protecting consumers, workers, and minority groups from potential risks. The order requires developers of AI systems that pose risks to national security, the economy, public health, or safety to share the results of safety tests with the US government before releasing them to the public. It also directs agencies to establish standards for testing and address related risks such as cybersecurity. Moreover, the order calls for the development of guidelines for content authentication and watermarking to ensure clear communication from the government. The White House Deputy Chief of Staff described the order as the strongest set of actions any government has taken to ensure AI security. Biden is also urging Congress to pass legislation on data privacy.