Homeland Security Launches AI Board to Protect U.S. Infrastructure
April 29, 2024The U.S. Department of Homeland Security establishes the Artificial Intelligence Safety and Security Board as part of President Biden's executive order on AI.
The board's mandate is to address AI risks to critical infrastructure and prevent the misuse of hazardous materials by adversaries.
Its goals include protecting US infrastructure against AI disruptions and ensuring the safe integration of AI into key services like transportation and energy.
The initiative promotes partnerships between the government and private sector to bolster security measures.
The board will utilize the National Institute of Standards and Technology's AI Risk Management Framework to develop mitigation strategies.
The effort assists corporations and governments worldwide in navigating AI's risks and benefits in essential service sectors.
Summary based on 12 sources
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Ars Technica • Apr 29, 2024
Critics question tech-heavy lineup of new Homeland Security AI safety boardTimes Of India • Apr 28, 2024
Microsoft's Satya Nadella, Google's Sundar Pichai and other tech CEOs join US board on AI risksHelp Net Security • Apr 29, 2024
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