{"id":2088909,"date":"2023-11-03T11:22:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-03T15:22:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/barack-obama-has-been-working-for-months-to-shape-the-white-houses-ai-approach\/"},"modified":"2023-11-03T11:27:42","modified_gmt":"2023-11-03T15:27:42","slug":"barack-obama-has-been-working-for-months-to-shape-the-white-houses-ai-approach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/barack-obama-has-been-working-for-months-to-shape-the-white-houses-ai-approach\/","title":{"rendered":"Barack Obama shaping White House&#8217;s AI approach for months."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fbarack-obama-has-been-working-for-months-to-shape-the-white-houses-ai-approach%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2088909&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Former President Obama&#8217;s Behind-the-Scenes Efforts to Shape AI Policy<\/h2>\n<p>Former President Barack Obama has been working tirelessly behind the scenes to\u2064 influence the\u2064 White House&#8217;s approach to artificial intelligence (AI) for \u2063several months. This collaboration with President Joe Biden recently culminated in a significant milestone: the signing of an executive order that establishes government oversight of AI development.<\/p>\n<h3>Collaboration and \u200cBreakthroughs<\/h3>\n<p>In 2022, Obama recognized the remarkable advancements in AI tools and engaged in discussions with Biden about the implications of AI and machine learning. Biden encouraged\u2064 Obama to consult with the administration to drive policy \u200bforward.<\/p>\n<p>In June, Obama was called upon\u200d by\u2064 the \u200dpresident \u200bto contribute\u200b to the creation of a crucial executive order. They \u2064discussed their goals over the phone and later \u200bmet for lunch. \u200bAt Biden&#8217;s request,\u200d Obama joined conversations with key \u2063White House figures, including \u2063chief of\u200c staff Jeff Zients, deputy chief of staff Bruce Reed, \u200dand national security adviser Jake\u2062 Sullivan, to discuss new governmental regulations.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout the summer, Biden, Obama,\u2063 Vice President Kamala Harris, and other senior White House advisers\u2064 collaborated to develop a comprehensive \u2062framework. In the following months, Biden secured agreements from 15 \u200dleading companies, as set by the White \u200bHouse.<\/p>\n<h3>Addressing Key Issues<\/h3>\n<p>Obama actively reached out to government and industry leaders, as well as advocates, to address concerns beyond national security. He emphasized the importance \u2064of maintaining information integrity and reducing discrimination and bias. As a result, Obama played a crucial role in implementing an agreement between the government and AI companies to encourage the testing of new AI models before their release.<\/p>\n<p>Obama also engaged in discussions\u200c with \u2064Senate Majority Leader Chuck\u2064 Schumer (D-NY) on how Congress should approach AI. Schumer has hosted various AI insight forums to \u200bexplore the \u200copportunities and \u2063risks associated with this rapidly evolving \u200dtechnology.<\/p>\n<h3>Praising\u200b the Executive Order<\/h3>\n<p>In a press release, Obama expressed his support\u200c for the executive order, stating, &#8220;In \u2064the past, governments haven&#8217;t always adapted well to this kind of transformational change, but we have\u200b an opportunity to get this right.&#8221; He commended the Biden\u200b administration for acting \u2064urgently and securing voluntary commitments from \u2064leading \u200dcompanies. Obama urged Congress to\u2062 follow President Biden&#8217;s lead\u2063 and look to the executive order for opportunities to fund \u2063this \u200cimportant work.<\/p>\n<h3>Key Components of the \u200bExecutive Order<\/h3>\n<p>The White House outlined several key components of the executive order,\u200d including protecting consumer privacy, establishing\u200c new \u2064security standards, adopting\u2062 international safety approaches, and addressing civil rights matters.<\/p>\n<p>Biden\u2062 hailed the executive order as &#8220;the most \u200bsignificant action any government anywhere in \u2062the world has ever taken on AI safety, security, and trust.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Striking\u2063 a Balance<\/h3>\n<p>Obama emphasized the need to continue\u2062 pushing new technology forward while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pete-buttigieg-regularly-consults-with-dark-money-funded-green-groups\/\" title=\"Pete Buttigieg Regularly Consults With Dark Money-Funded Green Groups\">upholding democratic values<\/a>, such as freedom of speech and the rule of law. He urged \u200cthose working with AI to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/barack-obama-has-been-working-for-months-to-shape-the-white-houses-ai-approach\/\" title=\"Barack Obama shaping White House's AI approach for months.\">proactively address potential problems<\/a> to unlock the immense benefits of breakthrough technology while strengthening democracy.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout \u2064the process, Biden and Obama were united in\u200c their call for\u200d immediate attention to be given to AI policy. &#8220;You have to\u2064 move fast here, not at normal government pace or\u200b normal private-sector pace because the\u200b technology is moving\u2064 so fast,&#8221; Biden\u200d emphasized. &#8220;We \u200chave to move as fast, or \u2062ideally faster. And we need to pull every lever we can.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Click \u200chere to read more from the Washington Examiner.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does the executive order prioritize transparency and accountability\u200b in AI technologies?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ority Leader \u2064Chuck Schumer and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi \u2064to garner support for legislative efforts\u200b related to AI. He advocated for measures to promote transparency and accountability in \u200bAI technologies, as well as to ensure the protection of individual\u200b privacy and civil rights.<\/p>\n<h3>The \u200bExecutive Order<\/h3>\n<p>The \u200dexecutive \u200corder signed by President Biden, with significant\u200b input from Obama, establishes the principles\u2062 and \u200cframework \u200cfor \u2062the government&#8217;s approach to AI. It prioritizes the responsible and \u2064ethical development and use of\u200c AI technologies, aiming to ensure that AI systems are transparent,\u200d explainable, and accountable. The order also focuses on addressing biases and \u200dpreventing\u200c discrimination\u2063 in AI systems.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, the executive order establishes mechanisms for interagency \u2064coordination and collaboration on AI policy. It sets\u200d up a National AI Coordination Office within the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy\u200b to oversee and coordinate federal AI efforts. \u2062Additionally, the order emphasizes the need for\u200c international cooperation \u200dand collaboration to address global \u2062AI challenges.<\/p>\n<h3>Impact and Legacy<\/h3>\n<p>Obama&#8217;s behind-the-scenes \u2064efforts to\u2062 shape AI \u2062policy have had a significant impact on the government&#8217;s approach to \u200bthis\u2063 rapidly \u2064advancing technology.\u200d The executive order provides a foundation\u200b for responsible AI development and \u2062use, \u2064ensuring that AI technologies are developed and deployed \u200bin a manner that aligns with the\u2064 values \u2064and interests of the\u200b American people.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Obama&#8217;s involvement demonstrates the importance of \u200bcross-generational\u200d collaboration and expertise in addressing the challenges\u200c and opportunities posed by AI. By leveraging his experience as \u2063a former president and his understanding of\u2062 the policy landscape, Obama has \u2063provided invaluable \u200binsights and guidance\u2063 that will \u2063shape AI governance for years to \u2064come.<\/p>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>Former President Obama&#8217;s behind-the-scenes efforts to shape AI\u200d policy have resulted in\u200d a significant milestone with the signing of \u2063the executive order. The establishment of government oversight of AI development, \u200cguided \u200bby\u200b principles of responsibility, transparency, and\u200c accountability, marks a pivotal moment in the advancement of AI governance.<\/p>\n<p>Obama&#8217;s collaboration \u2064with President Biden and \u200dother \u2062key figures within \u2063the administration underscores the importance\u2063 of\u2064 collective action in addressing the challenges \u200band opportunities of\u2062 AI. His\u2062 emphasis on information\u200c integrity, reducing discrimination \u200cand bias, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-says-he-would-consider-banning-tiktok-if-he-is-elected-president\/\" title=\"DeSantis open to banning TikTok as president.\">protecting individual privacy<\/a> and civil rights\u200c has \u2064helped shape a comprehensive framework for AI policy.<\/p>\n<p>As AI continues to evolve and transform societies, the impact of Obama&#8217;s efforts will be \u2063felt in \u200cthe responsible and ethical development and use of AI technologies. With \u2062his invaluable \u2062insights and \u2064commitment to the public\u2063 interest, Obama has secured a lasting legacy in \u200bshaping the future of AI policy in the United States.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former President Barack Obama has been collaborating with President Joe Biden to influence the White House&#8217;s strategy on artificial intelligence. After months of work, their joint efforts materialized on Monday with the signing of an executive order by President Biden. 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