White House Renews Efforts to Promote Responsible AI

The Biden administration is committed to investing in artificial intelligence that “promotes responsible American innovation,” the White House said Tuesday. The Office of Science and Technology Policy released a new strategic plan for national AI R&D, a document last updated in 2019. The plan doesn’t list a specific dollar amount for R&D, but the administration said it’s focused on protecting human rights and safety and upholding democratic values. AI innovation and risks have been a focal point for legislators on Capitol Hill and the FTC in recent weeks (see 2305180050). OSTP is issuing a request for information seeking input on “national priorities for mitigating AI risks, protecting individuals’ rights and safety, and harnessing AI to improve lives,” it said. Public comments are due July 7. The White House hosted a listening session Tuesday with workers to “hear firsthand experiences with employers’ use of automated technologies for surveillance, monitoring, evaluation, and management.”