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Biden-Harris Administration Unveils First-Ever AI Memo for National Security

Oct 24, 2024, 12:49 PM

The Biden-Harris administration has unveiled a comprehensive strategy to integrate advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technologies across federal agencies, with a specific focus on enhancing national security and operational efficiency. This initiative includes the release of the first-ever National Security Memorandum on AI, which outlines how the Pentagon and intelligence agencies should use and protect AI. The administration's coordinated approach emphasizes balancing security with human rights, ensuring privacy and civil rights are upheld. The new guidelines aim to establish essential guardrails for AI tools, mitigating risks and preventing strategic surprises from foreign adversaries, particularly China. Additionally, a pivotal AI safety summit will be hosted in California to address ethical and safety challenges in AI innovation.