Trump to create ‘AI Force’ to monitor technology as fears over out-of-control agents grow
TL;DR
President had brushed away suggestions to slow down AI technology, even as his own party counseled caution Donald Trump on Saturday said he would appoint an artificial intelligence czar and create an “AI Force” to help monitor the technology, though he gave almost no details about either plan. As global fears over AI have grown, especially in the past week in the face of multiple industry figures sounding the alarm about its dangers, the president has been critical of calls to slow down development of the fast-moving industry.
Nauti's Take
A US administration announcing any oversight structure for AI opens the possibility of finally consolidating responsibility in one place. With no detail on mandate, budget or placement, the AI Force stays a headline for now, which is the risk for everyone waiting on clear rules.
Companies should keep planning against existing requirements and watch who gets the AI czar role.
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