According to PANews, U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo addressed the inaugural meeting of the International AI Safety Institute Network, emphasizing the unprecedented nature of artificial intelligence technology and its potential to significantly disrupt the job market. Raimondo stressed the importance of ensuring the safety of AI systems before their deployment, highlighting the necessity for rigorous testing and evaluation. She called for the establishment of international best practices for AI safety as an urgent priority.
Over the past year, progress has been made in promoting AI safety, with new initiatives now in place that did not exist before. The International AI Safety Institute Network currently comprises ten members, with plans to expand its membership in the future. The U.S. Department of Commerce's AI Safety Institute is focused on identifying national and public safety risks associated with AI. A team of scientists and engineers is developing advanced methods for testing AI models both before and after deployment.
The institute prioritizes scientific excellence rather than acting as a regulatory body. Its goal is to ensure that government AI initiatives are both intelligent and cutting-edge, guided by scientific principles.
