Biden executive order emphasizes need for security, addressing vulnerabilities in artificial intelligence systems

President Biden has issued an executive order directing agencies to take on responsibilities for ensuring the security of artificial intelligence systems with a focus on addressing risk and establishing privacy protections.

The EO released today recognizes that AI’s growing capabilities means there will be “implications” for the safety and privacy of Americans, according to a White House fact sheet. The EO emphasizes the need to “[d]evelop standards, tools, and tests to help ensure that AI systems are safe, secure,...