US Announces Military AI Guidelines
The United States government has taken steps to establish guidelines for the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the military, unveiling a framework that it hopes will be adopted by other nations as AI technology continues to develop.
The “Political Declaration on Responsible Military Use of Artificial Intelligence and Autonomy” was released by the State Department last week during a conference in the Netherlands. The declaration aims to promote international consensus on the responsible incorporation of AI and autonomy into military operations, ensuring that the technology is used to promote respect for international law, security, and stability.
Although the guidelines are not legally binding, the U.S. government hopes that other nations will adopt similar practices. In addition, the State Department seeks to expand international support for the initiative beyond just U.S. allies.
The declaration includes several recommendations, such as maintaining human control over decisions regarding nuclear weapons, clear documentation and purpose for AI technology, and safeguards to prevent major disasters if the technology fails. The guidelines also call for measures to avoid unintended bias in military AI capabilities. However, the type of bias is unspecified.
The initiative comes amid concerns from U.S. officials about China and Russia’s use and development of AI. Russia was not invited to the conference, while the Chinese ambassador was present.
The U.S. government hopes to establish norms of responsible behavior around AI use. It encourages countries worldwide to discuss the implications of AI development in the military.
In addition to the AI guidelines, U.S. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco announced the formation of a Disruptive Technology Strike Force, an interagency collaboration between the Departments of Justice and Commerce. The new initiative is designed to prevent hostile governments from gaining a tactical advantage through the acquisition, use, and abuse of disruptive technology, which is fueling the next generation of military and national security capabilities.
The Disruptive Technology Strike Force is an evolution of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. (CFIUS), which has been used to protect U.S. technology from hostile foreign poaching. The new strike force is intended to bring enforcement out of the “brick-and-mortar” period of CFIUS and into the age of cyberespionage.
AI Guidelines
The United States government has taken steps to establish guidelines for the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the military, unveiling a framework that it hopes will be adopted by other nations as AI technology continues to develop.
The “Political Declaration on Responsible Military Use of Artificial Intelligence and Autonomy” was released by the State Department last week during a conference in the Netherlands. The declaration aims to promote international consensus on the responsible incorporation of AI and autonomy into military operations, ensuring that the technology is used to promote respect for international law, security, and stability.
Although the guidelines are not legally binding, the U.S. government hopes that other nations will adopt similar practices. In addition, the State Department seeks to expand international support for the initiative beyond just U.S. allies.
The declaration includes several recommendations, such as maintaining human control over decisions regarding nuclear weapons, clear documentation and purpose for AI technology, and safeguards to prevent major disasters if the technology fails. The guidelines also call for measures to avoid unintended bias in military AI capabilities. However, the type of bias is unspecified.
The initiative comes amid concerns from U.S. officials about China and Russia’s use and development of AI. Russia was not invited to the conference, while the Chinese ambassador was present.
The U.S. government hopes to establish norms of responsible behavior around AI use. It encourages countries worldwide to discuss the implications of AI development in the military.
In addition to the AI guidelines, U.S. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco announced the formation of a Disruptive Technology Strike Force, an interagency collaboration between the Departments of Justice and Commerce. The new initiative is designed to prevent hostile governments from gaining a tactical advantage through the acquisition, use, and abuse of disruptive technology, which is fueling the next generation of military and national security capabilities.
The Disruptive Technology Strike Force is an evolution of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. (CFIUS), which has been used to protect U.S. technology from hostile foreign poaching. The new strike force is intended to bring enforcement out of the “brick-and-mortar” period of CFIUS and into the age of cyberespionage.
