The Biden administration took a first step Tuesday toward imposing new rules on artificial intelligence-powered tools such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Bard.
The Commerce Department’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration made a request for public comment on Tuesday regarding regulatory measures for AI. In particular, it asked whether new AI models require certification.
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The regulation of AI has risen as a priority for the government as chatbots including ChatGPT and AI art generators such as Midjourney have seen greater commercial use in recent months.
“Responsible AI systems could bring enormous benefits, but only if we address their potential consequences and harms. For these systems to reach their full potential, companies and consumers need to be able to trust them,” said Alan Davidson, assistant secretary of commerce for communications and information and NTIA administrator, in a statement. “Our inquiry will inform policies to support AI audits, risk and safety assessments, certifications, and other tools that can create earned trust in AI systems.”
The request for comment sought specific information about what sorts of policies could be used to develop effective AI audits. These include requests for trust and safety testing information, details about what data access is required for auditors, and information about how AI should be handled while it is being used in other industry fields.
Lawmakers and AI experts are considering various options for regulating the AI industry.
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Some AI researchers have called for a six-month pause on AI training, a proposal that has the backing of high-profile people such as Elon Musk and Andrew Yang.
The White House has also released an “AI Bill of Rights” that asks developers to emphasize several priorities regarding product design. These include ensuring data collected by AI products are not misused, designers account for algorithmic bias concerning race or gender, all data collected are protected with appropriate privacy measures, and users know when algorithms affect their user experience.
