Mar 28, 03:10 PM

OMB Issues Memo on AI Governance with Vague Standards; Kamala Harris Announces Oversight

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in the US released a memo instructing federal agencies on AI governance, emphasizing the need to protect rights and safety while leveraging AI for public good. Vice President Kamala Harris announced new oversight to ensure government's responsible use of AI. The memo calls for increased risk management practices in AI procurement, but critics argue that the standards are vague, advocating for more robust AI evaluation.

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Sources

Steven Sinofsky@stevesi
3 years ago
FACT SHEET: Vice President Announces OMB Policy to Advance Governance, Innovation, Risk Management in Federal Agencies’ Use of AI // WH hates "Big Tech" so much that put in place policies that in many cases will definitely do opposite of stated goals. https://t.co/Iy2g9sCDB5
Matt Burtell@MattBurtell
3 years ago
OMB released a memo that directs federal agencies to increase their risk management practices using and procuring AI. The memo is solid, but the standards it leans on are underspecified. Today @hlntnr and I published an op-ed arguing for investment in AI evaluation. 🧵 https://t.co/AdrUdhKdyf
Office of Management and Budget@OMBPress
3 years ago
Today, OMB issued #AI policy requiring federal agencies to adopt concrete safeguards to protect people’s rights and safety, while also seizing the promise of AI for public good. https://t.co/Hy1ZPZactX

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