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FACT SHEET: President Biden Issues Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence

  • Collaboration for Responsible AI: The Biden-Harris Administration has obtained commitments from major tech companies to uphold specific principles for the development and use of AI technologies.
  • Emphasis on Equity and Non-Discrimination: AI systems should be designed and used in ways that avoid bias and promote fairness, preventing discrimination based on factors like race, gender, sexual orientation, etc.
  • User Safety and Privacy: The focus is on protecting user privacy and ensuring AI systems are designed with safety and security in mind.
  • Transparency and Explainability: Users should understand how AI systems reach their conclusions and be able to obtain clear explanations of their decisions.
  • Human Oversight: Humans must be in the loop and retain appropriate levels of control and understanding of AI systems.

Participating Companies (Specific Commitments Vary):

  • A host of major tech and AI development companies have agreed to these voluntary principles. You’ll find the detailed list in the fact sheet itself.

Purpose and Context:

  • This initiative reflects growing concerns around the potential harms of AI if not developed responsibly.
  • The voluntary commitments aim to foster trust and encourage the responsible development and use of AI within the private sector.

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