Washington AI Network with Tammy Haddad
20: Ben Buchanan, White House Special Advisor for AI, on the State of AI Innovation and Regulation
Jun 21, 2024
Ben Buchanan, White House Special Advisor for AI, discusses AI innovation and regulation, highlighting collaborations with leading companies and the government's focus on making AI live up to its reputation. Topics include enforcing laws on discrimination, competition between Chinese and US AI approaches, tech talent programs, AI regulation, OpenAI collaboration, risks in healthcare AI, and legal issues in AI innovation.
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- Government is aligning AI innovation with regulations to ensure its safety and adherence to laws.
- Private sector collaborates with the US government in AI development to enhance safety standards and transparency.
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Ben Buchanan's Role as US Government's Lead AI Advisor and Progress Made in AI Innovation and Regulation
Ben Buchanan, the US government's lead AI advisor, discusses the progress made in AI innovation and regulation. In the last year, significant advancements have been achieved, including voluntary commitments from major American companies and international agreements on AI innovation. The Biden administration has prioritized AI, with initiatives like the President's executive order on AI, emphasizing the importance of safety and innovation in AI development. Companies have committed to transparency and safety measures like independent red team testing to ensure AI systems are secure, trustworthy, and free from bias.
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