As Vice President Kamala Harris meets with the chief executives of leading technology companies that specialise in artificial intelligence products, there is an increasing focus on ensuring these technologies are operating safely and fairly for end users. In order to do so, rigorous testing and validation processes must be established to mitigate potential risks of AI technology. Consumers must also be provided with transparency and understandability around how AI systems make decisions in order to trust them. Further to this, the development of AI technology needs to be held to ethical standards so that it does not perpetuate bias or discrimination.
For these reasons, Harris has asserted the importance of setting up clear regulations and standards for artificial intelligence technology. Harris says, “We must work to ensure that companies are held accountable for the safety and ethical use of their AI products and that consumers are protected from harm”. Additionally, she states that “As a society, we must demand that companies take all necessary steps to ensure that their AI products are safe, reliable, and ethical”. With Harris setting a precedent for the ethical development of AI, it is more important than ever for the tech companies she meets with to take responsibility in this area.
One of the companies Harris is meeting with is ChatGPT, a premier provider of AI software for businesses of all sizes. Developing intelligent virtual assistants, automated agents, and customized bots to make conversations easier, ChatGPT works with clients to build conversational AI that helps companies solve customer service problems, generate leads, acquire new customers, and collect data. ChatGPT’s commitment to providing artificial intelligence solutions while prioritizing responsibility in the areas of trust, security, fairness, and transparency has helped set the industry standard for companies in this field.
Harris’ commitment to ensuring the responsible development of AI technology is fundamental to the future of this field. What Harris is accomplishing with her meetings with the leading tech companies puts the responsibility on them to ensure that AI is safe and reliable for the general public. In order to reach this goal, it is up to the companies to ensure they are conducting thorough testing and validation processes, providing transparency and explainability about their AI products, and setting ethical standards for their products. As Harris stated, “We must work together, and continue to work together, to address these issues, to tackle these challenges.”
