On October 30 (local time), the White House announced that it would issue a large-scale executive order on artificial intelligence (AI), aiming to establish standards for controlling and applying AI in the US Government.
The new executive order on AI is expected to use the power of the government to tighten control over AI technology before it is applied in federal agencies. This is considered the latest step by the Joe Biden administration in its efforts to regulate AI technology and support safe development in this field.
The order will emphasize measures to ensure that advanced AI models undergo rigorous reviews before being accepted for use by federal agencies, thereby enhancing safety and transparency in the use of the technology.
According to The Washington Post, the order would impose rigorous evaluation standards on AI models, including tests for reliability, security, and transparency.
The power of the White House will push big tech companies like OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft to comply with strict regulations when supplying products to the government. Key agencies like the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, and intelligence agencies will play a key role in deploying and evaluating AI technologies in this direction.
In addition to security controls, the order would also expand immigration policies aimed at attracting top AI experts to the United States, which lawmakers hope will help the United States lead in AI research and development.
Previously, immigration restrictions during the Trump administration created many barriers to attracting foreign tech talent. Now, more open immigration policies are expected to facilitate the development of technology companies in the US.
In addition, this executive order also aims to strengthen national cybersecurity protection capabilities, especially as AI continues to develop with potential risks of fake information and the ability to interfere with election systems.
Generative AI models have now reached a high level of sophistication, able to generate visual and textual content so realistic that it is difficult to distinguish between real and fake, making it even more necessary for regulators to take tighter control measures.
Senator Chuck Schumer hosted an AI Insights forum with AI industry leaders to continue discussions on effective regulation. Meanwhile, Europe and the US are also developing their own AI regulations in parallel, aiming to pass a comprehensive AI law by the end of the year.
