A Conversation with White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Director Arati Prabhakar
Jun 16, 2024
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Dr. Arati Prabhakar, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Director, discusses legislative efforts and aspirations for AI, balancing innovation with values in tech, impact of AI on labor, challenges for AI standards and talent in government, and reflections on tech policy and human choices.
The White House prioritizes managing AI risks for maximizing benefits, focusing on public advancements and responsible innovation.
Leveraging AI to enhance government service delivery emphasizes customer needs, accessibility, and efficiency, with a focus on safety protocols and global governance.
Deep dives
AI Prioritization for Public Missions
The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy hosted the 'AI Aspirations, R&D for Public Missions' event to address the prioritization of AI. Dr. Arathi Prabhakar highlighted the administration's focus on managing AI risks for maximizing benefits. Various government officials discussed AI applications in areas like cancer treatment, weather forecasting, clean energy, and enhancing government services. The goal is to harness AI's potential for significant public advancements and responsible innovation.
Enhancing Government Services with AI
The event emphasized leveraging AI to improve government service delivery across sectors like Medicaid, Medicare, student loans, and disaster relief. Office of Management and Budget Director, Shalanda Young, highlighted AI's role in enhancing customer service and streamlining interactions with the government. AI is seen as pivotal in prioritizing customer needs and enhancing overall service accessibility and efficiency.
Balancing AI Innovation and Safety
Speakers stressed the importance of establishing safety protocols and guardrails in the growing AI landscape. Secretary Cardona emphasized the need for safeguards in AI's role in educating the youth, drawing parallels to past revolutions needing worker and environmental protections. Senate discussions underscored legislation like the 'Artificial Intelligence Research, Innovation, and Accountability Act' to enhance AI transparency, research, and accountability.
Global AI Governance and Societal Impact
The podcast highlighted the global AI governance landscape, focusing on US-China competition and collaboration with the EU on AI regulations. Efforts at the UN Assembly and bilateral partnerships reflect the growing emphasis on responsible AI governance worldwide. The discussion extended to AI talent recruitment in Federal agencies, emphasizing the need for diverse expertise and collaborative efforts to shape a future aligned with societal values and international standards.
Dr. Arati Prabhakar the Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and Technology Policy and Science Advisor to President Joe Biden. This week, she hosted an event in Washington DC called "AI Aspirations: R&D for Public Missions."Speakers included executive branch officials and agency leaders, from the Secretary of Education to the Food and Drug Administration Commissioner, as well as lawmakers such as Senators Amy Klobuchar and Mark Warner, and Representative Don Beyer. Prior to the event, Justin Hendrix spoke to Dr. Prabhakar about OSTP's priorities.
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