The U.S. Department of Commerce announced April 11 a request for public comment to determine how regulators can help make AI systems trustworthy. Comments are due to the Commerce Department's National Telecommunication and Information Administration (NTIA) by June 10.
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Appropriate Guardrails
President Joe Biden has made clear that when it comes to AI, there must be responsible innovation and appropriate guardrails to protect individuals' rights and safety. Different approaches might be needed in different industry sectors, like employment and health care, the NTIA noted.
The Goal of Trustworthy AI
An AI system should be legal, ethical, safe and otherwise trustworthy—in other words, providing "AI assurance," the request for comment noted. The NTIA explained that trustworthy AI includes such attributes as "safety, efficacy, fairness, privacy, notice and explanation, and availability of human alternatives." There should be algorithmic discrimination protections, the request for comment stated.
"AI systems are being used in human resources and employment, finance, health care, education, housing, transportation, law enforcement and security, and many other contexts that significantly impact people's lives," the request for comment stated. "Public and private bodies are working to develop metrics or benchmarks for trustworthy AI where needed," it added.
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