AI Safety and National Security: A U.S. Perspective

This chapter examines the pivotal role of a government agency in shaping artificial intelligence policy following a presidential executive order. It centers on the inaugural U.S.-led international meeting on AI safety aimed at establishing global standards and collaboration, while also discussing the entwined nature of technology, national security, and economic initiatives. The chapter further explores the implications of U.S.-China relations, emphasizing the importance of domestic semiconductor production as a national security strategy.