During a White House event, President Joe Biden addressed concerns about the potential disruptive uses of artificial intelligence (AI). Several AI companies, including OpenAI, Alphabet, and Meta Platforms, have made voluntary commitments to the White House to implement measures that aim to make AI technology safer. These commitments include watermarking AI-generated content and thoroughly testing systems before release. The companies also pledged to share information on reducing risks and investing in cybersecurity.
The move is seen as a step towards regulating the booming AI technology that has gained popularity and significant investment. The U.S. lags behind the EU in AI regulation, with lawmakers around the world considering ways to mitigate the dangers of emerging technology for national security and the economy.
In response to this, the U.S. Senate Majority Chuck Schumer called for comprehensive legislation to ensure safeguards on AI. Congress is also considering a bill that would require political ads to disclose if AI was used to create content.
President Biden hosted executives from the seven companies, expressing that more technology change is expected in the next few years than in the last 50 years. As part of their commitment, the companies plan to develop a watermarking system for all AI-generated content, enabling users to identify when the technology has been used. The watermark aims to help users identify deep-fake images or audios, protect privacy, eliminate bias, and avoid discrimination against vulnerable groups. Additionally, the companies will focus on developing AI solutions for scientific problems, such as medical research and addressing climate change.
