The White House has released its inaugural national security memo detailing the application of artificial intelligence across the military and intelligence sectors. The White House also shared this information with the public.
The newly issued memo provides guidelines for naval and intelligence agencies to incorporate AI into their daily activities. The memorandum outlines a series of looming deadlines for corporations to reassess the objectives and regulations governing AI technologies, with many set to expire at the end of President Biden’s term. The memo aims to curb the most disturbing possibilities, including the development of autonomous weapons, as outlined by.
Nationwide Safety Adviser Jake Sullivan unveiled a fresh directive today during a discussion on artificial intelligence’s role in government operations. Sullivan has emerged as a prominent advocate among U.S. Presidents for rigorously examining the benefits and risks associated with artificial intelligence technology. Additionally, he expressed concerns regarding China’s exploitation of AI to monitor its citizens and disseminate disinformation, as well as how the memo could facilitate discussions with other nations struggling to implement their own AI strategies.
The memorandum outlines stringent guidelines for AI usage, specifically regarding weapon systems. The memo emphasizes that AI should under no circumstances be employed to initiate the launch of nuclear weapons or determine asylum status for immigrant arrivals in the United States. The regulation further ensures that AI systems are prohibited from surveilling individuals based solely on their race, ethnicity, religion, or other characteristics without human oversight and approval, and also precludes AI from identifying a suspect as a known terrorist without human intervention and approval.
According to the memo, additional safeguards are established for private-sector AI development, recognizing these advancements as “nation-wide assets” worthy of protection against potential espionage or theft by foreign entities. The memorandum requires intelligence agencies to collaborate with private corporations working on AI models to ensure the security of their work and provide updated intelligence briefings to monitor their AI assets.
