Biden issues executive order on artificial intelligence

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President Joe Biden on Monday signed the order, which requires companies to develop new safety and security tests to use when training models. The directive aims to give federal agencies more oversight in the development of artificial intelligence programs and will require any company developing an AI product that poses a risk to national security—including economic security or public health safety—to share data with the government. The order also launched a pilot program called the National AI Research Resource that will provide grants for AI research on topics including climate change and health care.

How is AI being discussed internationally? The United Nations last week created an advisory body to consider international governance of AI. The 39-member board includes technology executives, government officials, and academics. The representatives will present their recommendations next summer. Meanwhile, Britain’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is hosting a global summit on AI in London later this week.

Dig deeper: Listen to Emma Perley’s report on The WORLD and Everything in It podcast about generative AI programs.

Lauren Canterberry

Lauren Canterberry is a reporter for WORLD. She graduated from the World Journalism Institute and the University of Georgia with a degree in journalism, both in 2017. She worked as a local reporter in Texas and now lives in Georgia with her husband.