The Biden-Harris Administration has taken three new steps to promote proper risk management when researching, developing and deploying responsible AI.
In doing so, the administration has updated its AI research and development roadmap, emphasized public opinion on the technology and created a report on the subject, the White House announced on Tuesday.
As part of these efforts, the Office of Science and Technology Policy modified its National AI R&D Strategic Plan, a document which lays out objectives for federal investments in AI R&D, for the first time since 2019. The roadmap, which focuses on responsible AI and its implications, was created by federal officials with the consideration of public feedback.
Supplementing these revisions is an additional request for public input regarding concerns and expectations for AI implementation. Specific areas of attention include standards and regulations, national security, equity and civil rights, democracy and economic development, among others.
Alongside these steps, the Department of Education’s Office of Educational Technology issued its Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Teaching and Learning: Insights and Recommendations report, which highlights potential risks and benefits of incorporating AI into educational scenarios.
The White House will also host a listening session with workers from a diverse array of sectors, honoring its commitment to encouraging public participation in AI standards development. The event will allow participants to share their experiences with employers’ use of automated tools for surveillance, monitoring, evaluation and management.
These actions are a continuation of the administration’s previous work to drive responsible AI innovation, which includes the Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights, the AI Risk Management Framework and a plan to establish a National AI Research Resource.
