Department of Commerce to Launch US Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute
Summary
On November 1, 2023, the Biden Administration announced that the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) will establish the US Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute (USAISI) to evaluate the safety and trust of advanced AI technology. The new institute will specialize in developing standards for safety and testing of models, best practices for evaluating and mitigating risks, authenticating AI-generated content, mitigating algorithmic discrimination, enabling privacy-preserving AI and providing an environment for researchers to share information. USAISI will also be collaborating with similar entities abroad, such as the U.K.’s AI Safety Institute, and outside experts from the public and private sectors. This new initiative is one of Commerce’s responsibilities listed in the new AI executive order released by President Biden on October 30, 2023.
