The Trump administration has revoked a significant Biden-era executive order aimed at regulating the development and use of artificial intelligence (AI). Order 14110, issued in 2023, sought to mitigate the risks associated with AI by requiring safety testing, protecting copyrighted material, and addressing bias concerns. The revocation raises questions about the future of AI regulation in the US and the potential for an unregulated AI boom.
A sweeping list of Biden administration executive order s was revoked on the first day of Trump's second term, one particularly notable for its impact on technology stands out. Order 14110, issued in October 2023, aimed to mitigate the risks associated with developing artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. This order mandated that AI system developers share the results of safety tests with the US government and directed relevant federal agencies to establish standards for these tests.
The order, originally titled 'Safe, Secure and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence,' also included provisions for protecting copyrighted material used in training AI models, such as ChatGPT. It sought to minimize 'unlawful discrimination' stemming from AI model bias and aimed to prevent US jobs from being negatively impacted by AI.When the order was initially issued, it garnered support from certain segments within the AI industry. Microsoft President Brad Smith hailed it as a 'critical step forward in the governance of AI technology.' However, regardless of its perceived advantages or disadvantages, one thing is certain: Order 14110 is officially defunct. Among a myriad of executive orders revoked, this one seemingly signifies a shift towards less stringent regulation in the AI sector.The implications of this revocation remain somewhat unclear. On one hand, it could potentially lead to an unregulated AI development free-for-all. On the other hand, it's uncertain how much practical impact the now-canceled order had. In reality, its repeal might have minimal discernible effects. Parallelly, other legislative measures, like a March 2024 law banning biometric data use, requiring safety testing for high-risk systems before release, and mandating disclosure of copyrighted data used in training, are in place. Despite this, calls for increased AI regulation and the establishment of a federal agency responsible for licensing operators exceeding a certain threshold of AI capability continue to be made.Simultaneously, it's evident that even the most advanced and well-resourced tech companies can release AI tools that are either ineffective or raise safety concerns. This reality is highlighted by past incidents, like the on-again, off-again controversies surrounding AI systems with inadequate guardrails. Therefore, the trade-off lies in balancing the economic and strategic benefits of freeing the US AI industry from any perceived constraints versus the potential damage that might arise from unleashing unregulated AI technology. With the Trump administration effectively purging Order 14110, all that remains is to brace for the future and observe how the next four years unfold in the AI landscape
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