Leading AI companies, including Amazon, Anthropic, Google, Inflection, Meta, Microsoft, and OpenAI, recently visited the White House to offer voluntary safety commitments in the development of AI technology.
According to a White House press release, the commitments taken up by these companies are aimed at ensuring the safety, security, and trustworthiness of AI products.
The Biden administration emphasized that companies involved in developing these emerging technologies carry the responsibility of guaranteeing the safety of their products, and innovation should not come at the expense of Americans' rights and safety.
WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 19: U.S. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden arrive at the Congressional Picnic on the South Lawn of the White House on July 19, 2023 in Washington, DC.
AI Companies' Three Key Principles
The companies have committed to three key principles: safety, security, and trust. They will conduct internal and external security testing of their AI systems before release, collaborating with independent experts to mitigate risks such as biosecurity and cybersecurity.
Information-sharing on AI risk management with governments, civil society, and academia is also part of their commitment. Security is a top priority, and the companies pledge to invest in cybersecurity and insider threat safeguards to protect proprietary and unreleased model weights, the core of an AI system.
They will facilitate third-party discovery and reporting of vulnerabilities to ensure swift resolution. To earn the public's trust, the companies will implement mechanisms that identify AI-generated content to prevent fraud and deception.
They also commit to publicly reporting on their AI systems' capabilities, limitations, and appropriate and inappropriate use, including security and societal risks such as fairness and bias. Furthermore, they will prioritize research to avoid harmful bias and discrimination while safeguarding privacy.
The White House gig attendees included prominent figures like Brad Smith (Microsoft), Kent Walker (Google), Dario Amodei (Anthropic), Mustafa Suleyman (Inflection AI), Nick Clegg (Meta), Greg Brockman (OpenAI), and Adam Selipsky (Amazon Web Services).
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US' Commitment to AI Safety
The White House gathering demonstrated a collective commitment to developing responsible AI while ensuring the safety and security of its applications.
President Joe Biden's administration is currently working on an executive order and plans to pursue bipartisan legislation to further advance responsible AI development and ensure America's leadership in innovation.
By securing voluntary safety commitments from major AI companies, the Biden administration aims to foster a culture of responsible AI development that puts safety, security, and transparency at the forefront.
"As we advance this agenda at home, the Administration will work with allies and partners to establish a strong international framework to govern the development and use of AI," the press release noted.
"The United States seeks to ensure that these commitments support and complement Japan's leadership of the G-7 Hiroshima Process-as a critical forum for developing shared principles for the governance of AI-as well as the United Kingdom's leadership in hosting a Summit on AI Safety, and India's leadership as Chair of the Global Partnership on AI," it added.
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