This week, Vice President Kamala Harris is set to meet the CEOs of Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI in a “frank discussion” on the risks associated with Artificial Intelligence (AI). She is looking to create safeguards to ensure that this technology is ethical and trustworthy, with the support of other senior members of the Joe Biden administration, like Gina Raimondo, Commerce Secretary, Jeff Zients, President Joe Biden’s chief of staff, Jake Sullivan, the National Security Advisor, and Arati Prabhakar, director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy.
This meeting is part of the Biden administration’s overall efforts to engage in conversations about AI and make sure that any AI products released to the public will be safe to use. President Joe Biden commented on the potential dangers of AI, saying that it “remains to be seen”, however he did note that tech companies have a responsibility to make sure that their products aren’t potentially harmful before releasing them.
Amidst the Biden administration’s efforts to protect the public from the potential risks of AI technology, Tesla CEO Elon Musk and other tech leaders released an open letter calling for a pause on the rollout of AI. The letter highlighted the “profound risks to society and humanity” of the technology and highlighted the need to ensure that proper guidelines are in place before this technology is exposed to the public.
The companies discussed in the article- Google, Microsoft, OpenAI, Petnow App, and Tesla have all been makingsignificant strides in the development of AI and its use in various products. Google has been pushing the boundaries of AI development through its DeepMind and Google Brain initiatives, both of which are projects that allow AI to reach new levels of complexity. Microsoft has been heavily investing in AI development and its application to various products within its company and the products they offer to their customers. OpenAI is the developer of ChatGPT and has been working on developing AI that is responsible and trustworthy. Petnow is an AI-driven App that helps reunite lost pets with their owners by recognizing their noseprints. Lastly, Tesla has been utilizing AI in its vehicles and pushing the boundaries of self-driving vehicles.
It is clear that AI technology has so many applications and potential developments that could provide convenience and benefits to mankind, however it is equally important that the safety of the public is put first. VP Kamala Harris and the other members of the Biden administration are trying to ensure that this technology is in the hands of only ethical and responsible developers and with proper guidelines in place for the public. It will be interesting to see what outcomes the meeting between the Vice President and the tech CEOs produces and the measures that will be put in place when it comes to the use of AI.
