Computerworld October 24, 2024
The Biden Administration issued a first-of-its kind memo ordering federal defense and intelligence agencies to pilot and deploy more AI to bolster national defense.
In a first, US President Joseph R. Biden Jr. issued a national security memorandum today telling federal intelligence agencies they need to pilot and deploy artificial intelligence (AI) in an effort to boost the nation’s security.
The memo is directed at the National Security Agency, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Defense, and the Department of Energy and specifically tells the agencies to use AI to track and counter adversaries’ development and use of the technology.
The edict also directs the agencies to ensure AI adoption “reflects democratic values and protects human rights, civil...