“The President, several months ago, directed his team to pull every lever and that’s what this order does: bringing the power of the federal government to bear in a wide range of areas to manage AI’s risk and harness its benefits,” an official said.

President Biden has issued a groundbreaking executive order, marking the first legally binding government action on AI in the United States. The order focuses on three key aspects: safety assessments, fairness and civil rights guidelines, and labor market impact studies. It empowers government agencies to apply existing laws to address AI technology abuses and is seen as a pivotal step in ensuring AI safety, security, and trust.

White House Deputy Chief of Staff Bruce Reed hailed it as the most comprehensive set of actions any government has taken in the AI domain. While the order is a significant move, President Biden emphasized the need for congressional action to complement these efforts. This development coincides with a forthcoming AI safety summit hosted by the United Kingdom.

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