The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in the US released a memo instructing federal agencies on AI governance, emphasizing the need to protect rights and safety while leveraging AI for public good. Vice President Kamala Harris announced new oversight to ensure government's responsible use of AI. The memo calls for increased risk management practices in AI procurement, but critics argue that the standards are vague, advocating for more robust AI evaluation.
FACT SHEET: Vice President Announces OMB Policy to Advance Governance, Innovation, Risk Management in Federal Agencies’ Use of AI // WH hates "Big Tech" so much that put in place policies that in many cases will definitely do opposite of stated goals. https://t.co/Iy2g9sCDB5
OMB released a memo that directs federal agencies to increase their risk management practices using and procuring AI. The memo is solid, but the standards it leans on are underspecified. Today @hlntnr and I published an op-ed arguing for investment in AI evaluation. 🧵 https://t.co/AdrUdhKdyf
Today, OMB issued #AI policy requiring federal agencies to adopt concrete safeguards to protect people’s rights and safety, while also seizing the promise of AI for public good. https://t.co/Hy1ZPZactX
Today is a very important day for AI governance in the US. The @OMBPress released their instructions for all Federal agencies on how to protect our rights when considering the use of AI, following up on Oct 2023 EO on safe, secure, and trustworthy AI. https://t.co/tRYGzLxKuP 1/n
.@KamalaHarris announces new oversight for government use of AI https://t.co/k80QFgbSZs https://t.co/k80QFgbSZs