Elizabeth Kelly (AISI): How will the US AI Safety Institute lead the US and globe in AI safety?
Oct 31, 2024
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Elizabeth Kelly, Director of the U.S. Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute (AISI), discusses pivotal AI safety initiatives and the recent National Security Memorandum on AI. She highlights the significance of the Biden Executive Order aimed at innovation and consumer protection. Kelly shares insights on AISI's role in promoting collaboration between the industry and government, partnerships with major AI firms, and the upcoming inaugural AI safety summit. The conversation emphasizes the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration to mitigate AI risks and ensure safe practices.
The U.S. AI Safety Institute's mission is to enhance AI safety by developing testing methods that mitigate associated risks globally.
The recent National Security Memorandum emphasizes the necessity of a structured approach to foster innovation while ensuring AI safety and accountability.
Deep dives
Mission of the AI Safety Institute
The AI Safety Institute aims to enhance the safety of advanced AI systems by understanding and addressing associated risks. This involves developing testing and evaluation methods that accelerate safe AI innovation globally. Recognizing that safety fosters trust, which in turn promotes adoption and innovation, the Institute's mission aligns with the broader goals outlined in the Executive Order on AI. Established following a directive from the Vice President, the Institute emphasizes the necessity of safety in technological advancement.
Key Components of the Executive Order
The Executive Order on AI is noteworthy for its expansive scope, addressing innovation, deployment, and safety of AI technologies. It focuses on fostering a competitive ecosystem by investing in research and development while reinforcing existing legal frameworks to protect consumers and workers. One significant initiative within the order is the establishment of the National AI Research Resource, designed to enhance access to necessary resources for innovators. Additionally, the order mandates a systematic approach to understanding and mitigating risks associated with frontier AI models and their potential misuse.
International Collaboration and Engagement
The Institute emphasizes the importance of building a global infrastructure for AI safety through international collaborations and partnerships. Recent agreements with organizations such as OpenAI and Anthropik aim to facilitate shared testing and safety evaluations of AI models prior to deployment. Furthermore, the establishment of the International Network of AI Safety Institutes marks an effort to align practices and foster cooperation among governments worldwide. By interacting with key stakeholders, including civil society and academia, the Institute seeks to create a comprehensive framework that promotes best practices and shared learning in AI safety.
In this episode of #InAIWeTrust Elizabeth Kelly, director of the U.S. Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute (AISI) explains the significance of last week’s National Security Memorandum (NSM) on AI, shares her experience working on the Biden Executive Order on AI, and provides insight into the US AISI including: recent guidance for companies to mitigate AI risks, partnerships with Anthropic and Open AI; the upcoming inaugural convening of International Network of AI Safety Institutes.
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