Amanda Craig Deckard

Amanda Craig Deckard, Senior Director of Public Policy in Microsoft's Office of Responsible AI, shares insights on AI testing and evaluation. She discusses the need for effective governance, highlighting lessons learned about pre-deployment and post-deployment testing. The conversation emphasizes the importance of rigor, standardization, and interpretability in AI evaluation. Deckard also explores the sociotechnical impacts of AI and the necessity of collaborative efforts across sectors to ensure responsible AI development, drawing parallels from fields like cybersecurity.

Amanda Craig Deckard, Senior Director of Public Policy at Microsoft, leads a team committed to responsible AI development. In this discussion, she shares insights on AI testing and evaluation as essential governance tools. The conversation covers the intricacies of AI governance, drawing lessons from cybersecurity and finance. Amanda highlights the need for collaborative frameworks among industry, academia, and government, emphasizing trust and scientific standards in navigating AI’s complex risks.