Homeland Security Department releases framework for using AI in critical infrastructure
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Homeland Security Department releases framework for using AI in critical infrastructure

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Biden administration on Thursday released guidelines for using artificial intelligence in the power grid, water system, air travel network and other pieces of critical infrastructure. Private industry would have to adopt and implement the guidelines announced by the Homeland Security Department, which were developed in consultation with the department's advisory Artificial Intelligence Safety and Security Board. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told reporters that “we intend the framework to be, frankly, a living document and to change as developments in the industry change as well.” The framework recommends that AI developers evaluate potentially dangerous capabilities in their products, ensure their products align with “human-centric values” and protect users' privacy.

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US gathers allies to talk AI safety, Trump's vow to undo Biden's AI policy overshadows their work
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US gathers allies to talk AI safety, Trump's vow to undo Biden's AI policy overshadows their work

The Independent  

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Homeland Security Department releases framework for using AI in critical infrastructure
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Homeland Security Department releases framework for using AI in critical infrastructure

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration on Thursday released guidelines for using artificial intelligence in the power grid, water system, air travel network and other pieces of critical infrastructure. Private industry would have to adopt and implement the guidelines announced by the Homeland Security Department, which were developed in consultation with the department’s advisory Artificial Intelligence Safety and Security Board. Homeland …

White House Unveils New AI Security Guidelines
2 months, 2 weeks ago

White House Unveils New AI Security Guidelines

Associated Press  

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AI companies will need to start reporting their safety tests to the US government
11 months, 1 week ago

AI companies will need to start reporting their safety tests to the US government

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration will start implementing a new requirement for the developers of major artificial intelligence systems to disclose their safety test results to the government. The White House AI Council is scheduled to meet Monday to review progress made on the executive order that President Joe Biden signed three months ago to manage the fast-evolving technology. Chief …

Insider Q&A: Small federal agency crafts standards for making AI safe, secure and trustworthy
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Insider Q&A: Small federal agency crafts standards for making AI safe, secure and trustworthy

The Independent  

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Insider Q&A: Small federal agency crafts standards for making AI safe, secure and trustworthy
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Insider Q&A: Small federal agency crafts standards for making AI safe, secure and trustworthy

Associated Press  

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Biden announces ‘strongest’ regulations yet to ensure safety of AI
1 year, 2 months ago

Biden announces ‘strongest’ regulations yet to ensure safety of AI

Al Jazeera  

Developers of powerful AI will have to share safety results and critical information with the US government. “In the wrong hands, AI can make it easier for hackers to exploit vulnerabilities in the software that makes our society run.” The executive order includes a provision that developers of the most powerful AI models must notify the government of their work …

AI-generated cyber attacks pose new risk to key UK infrastructure, experts warn
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AI-generated cyber attacks pose new risk to key UK infrastructure, experts warn

The Independent  

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National Security Agency is starting an artificial intelligence security center
1 year, 3 months ago

National Security Agency is starting an artificial intelligence security center

Associated Press  

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What seven AI companies say they’ll do to safeguard their tech
1 year, 5 months ago

What seven AI companies say they’ll do to safeguard their tech

LA Times  

Seven AI companies announced commitments to share information to improve risk mitigation with governments, civil society and academics — and report vulnerabilities as they emerge — in addition to testing their systems more rigorously. They’re going to help the industry fulfill its fundamental obligation to Americans to develop safe, secure and trustworthy technologies that benefit society and uphold our values,” …

Companies face stricter cyber rules in 2022
3 years ago

Companies face stricter cyber rules in 2022

Live Mint  

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U.S. to work with Big Tech, finance sector on new cybersecurity guidelines
3 years, 4 months ago

U.S. to work with Big Tech, finance sector on new cybersecurity guidelines

The Hindu  

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