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Kamala Harris proposes goals for AI governance
In her speech on the Future of Artificial Intelligence, Vice President Kamala Harris outlined plans for AI safety.
Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a speech at the United States Embassy, in London, addressing the audience about the critical need for a comprehensive approach to the governance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to ensure its safe and responsible deployment.
Harris acknowledged the revolutionary potential of AI technology, citing its potential to revolutionize a number of different fields, in her speech. However, she also emphasized the dangers of AI, warning against the existential threats it could pose through means such as AI-enabled cyberattacks and bio-weapons.
The Vice President said, “Just as AI has the potential to do profound good, it also has the potential to cause profound harm. From AI-enabled cyberattacks at a scale beyond anything we have seen before to AI-formulated bio-weapons that could endanger the lives of millions, these threats are often referred to as the “existential threats of AI” because, of course, they could endanger the very existence of humanity.”
Vice President Harris detailed several initiatives and policies that the Biden administration is implementing to address these complicated issues. She also advocated for the development of a universal standard.
Harris applauded the commitment of 10 major foundations to invest $200 million to safeguard workers' rights and promote transparency in the application of artificial intelligence. Highlighting the need for legislative action to strengthen AI safety and privacy protections,she further said, “...as history has shown, in the absence of regulation and strong government oversight, some technology companies choose to prioritize profit over the wellbeing of their customers, the safety of our communities, and the stability of our democracies.”
Vice President Harris concluded her speech by calling on world leaders to seize the moment and work together to ensure that artificial intelligence serves the public interest, particularly in protecting the climate, fundamental freedoms, and rights.
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