President Joe Biden has issued the nation’s first national security memorandum on the use of artificial intelligence (AI).
The memorandum, released on Oct. 24, directs the U.S. government to lead in developing “safe, secure, and trustworthy AI,” according to a fact sheet provided by the White House.
“AI has emerged as an era-defining technology and has demonstrated significant and growing relevance to national security,” the memorandum reads. “The United States must lead the world in the responsible application of AI to appropriate national security functions.”
The memorandum also directs the U.S. government to harness AI to advance national security priorities and promote international consensus on rules and norms for its use….