{"id":2092463,"date":"2023-11-07T03:38:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-07T08:38:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/what-bidens-artificial-intelligence-executive-order-does-on-equity-and-diversity\/"},"modified":"2023-11-07T03:42:58","modified_gmt":"2023-11-07T08:42:58","slug":"what-bidens-artificial-intelligence-executive-order-does-on-equity-and-diversity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/what-bidens-artificial-intelligence-executive-order-does-on-equity-and-diversity\/","title":{"rendered":"Biden&#8217;s AI executive order promotes equity and diversity."},"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\">16<\/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%2Fwhat-bidens-artificial-intelligence-executive-order-does-on-equity-and-diversity%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=2092463&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>President \u2063Biden&#8217;s New AI Executive Order: Promoting Diversity \u2064and\u200d Equity<\/h2>\n<p>President Joe Biden&#8217;s recent \u200cexecutive order on artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked both praise and condemnation. Liberals groups applaud the order for its commitment \u200cto <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/popular-irish-singer-literally-gets-canceled-after-slamming-puberty-blockers-5-hour-radio-tribute-nixed\/\" title=\"Irish singer canceled for criticizing puberty blockers - Radio tribute canceled.\">protecting vulnerable communities<\/a>, while conservatives express concerns\u2063 about its alignment with left-wing objectives.<\/p>\n<p>Biden&#8217;s order, issued on October \u206230, emphasizes the need for the\u2063 federal\u200c government to gather resources, develop understanding, and engage experts in the responsible use and regulation of AI. While the\u2064 order primarily focuses\u200c on \u200bmanaging the technology, it also highlights the importance of addressing biases inadvertently\u200b programmed into AI systems.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;My Administration cannot \u2014 and will not \u2014 tolerate the use of AI to disadvantage those already too often <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/court-ruling-deals-decisive-blow-to-race-based-admission-policy-at-top-high-school\/\" title=\"Court Ruling Deals Decisive Blow To Race-Based Admission Policy At Top High School\">denied equal opportunity<\/a> and justice,&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Setting\u2062 Guidelines for AI Implementation<\/h3>\n<p>The executive order calls for the attorney general to convene a meeting with various agency leads to\u2062 discuss discrimination in AI. This collaborative effort aims to compile a comprehensive report on how AI could \u2064impact\u2064 the legal process, including sentencing\u2064 recommendations, parole, prisoner processing, and\u200b risk\u200b assessments. \u2063Additionally, the meeting will explore the potential \u2064biases in software algorithms and their implications for police surveillance, crime forecasting,\u2064 and forensic analysis. The resulting report \u200cwill serve as a basis for formulating best practices to be adopted by other agencies.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2062order also emphasizes the importance of collaboration between the\u2063 attorney general and \u2062the secretary of \u200dhomeland\u200d security to develop recommendations for law enforcement agencies at the state, local, and tribal levels. These recommendations will ensure the hiring \u2063of individuals skilled\u2064 in AI technology and\u200c its appropriate use.<\/p>\n<p>Within 180 days, the secretaries of health \u200dand human services, as well \u2062as agriculture, are required to issue guidance for their respective agencies \u200dregarding\u2062 the use of AI in public \u2063benefits and services.<\/p>\n<h3>Combating Discrimination \u200din \u2064AI Systems<\/h3>\n<p>The executive order mandates that federal agencies utilize their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/long-covid-could-qualify-some-americans-for-disability-says-biden\/\" title=\"\u2018Long COVID\u2019 Could Qualify Some Americans For Disability, Says Biden\">civil rights offices<\/a> to prevent unlawful discrimination resulting from AI systems&#8217; decisions. This includes providing precise guidelines and facilitating communication between \u2063offices on the \u200cappropriate use of AI.<\/p>\n<p>The secretary of \u200dlabor is also tasked with publishing guidance to restrict discrimination based on AI or other \u2062technology-based hiring systems. This guidance will address \u200cracial\u200d bias in housing and consumer financial markets, \u200censuring compliance \u200bwith the Fair Housing Act and related\u2063 federal laws.<\/p>\n<h3>Supporters \u200cand \u200dCritics<\/h3>\n<p>Civil rights groups have praised the guidelines presented by President\u200b Biden. Cody Venzke, senior\u200c policy counsel at the American Civil Liberties Union, stated that the \u2064<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/what-bidens-artificial-intelligence-executive-order-does-on-equity-and-diversity\/\" title=\"Biden's AI executive order promotes equity and diversity.\">executive order invokes existing civil rights authority<\/a> to address discriminatory AI throughout the government. \u200cMaya Wiley, president\u2064 and CEO of the Leadership Conference on Civil and\u200d Human Rights, \u2064emphasized the need \u2063for \u2062congressional legislation to regulate AI and ensure fairness, \u200cjustice,\u200d and prosperity.<\/p>\n<p>However, conservatives, who are increasingly \u2064skeptical of equity-focused initiatives, have criticized the order. Christopher Rufo, senior fellow\u200d at the Manhattan Institute, expressed concerns about embedding\u200c critical race theory \u2062and diversity, equity,\u200d and inclusion principles \u2062into AI. Gene Hamilton, general\u200b counsel at America First Legal, warned of potential race-based government \u2062benefits, tax audits, and criminal \u2063prosecutions \u2064driven by AI platforms.<\/p>\n<p>Biden&#8217;s executive \u2063order builds upon a previous order from February, which aimed to develop AI systems that advance equity. Scholars \u200bhave highlighted the unintentional biases present in AI models, leading \u2063to unethical and discriminatory outcomes based\u2064 on race\u200c or gender.<\/p>\n<p>While Biden&#8217;s order\u2064 represents a significant step towards implementing AI safely and protecting\u2062 user privacy, some critics question whether the necessary resources for enforcement\u200b are available.<\/p>\n<p><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/biden-executive-order-artificial-intelligence-diversity-equity\">The Washington Examiner<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How will the \u200bFederal Interagency Working Group on AI\u2062 and \u2064the Economy promote diversity and inclusion in AI research and development, as well as in the deployment of\u2064 AI systems<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Potential discriminatory impact \u2062of AI systems. It also requires agencies to provide individuals who have been\u2063 affected by discriminatory \u200cAI decisions with opportunities for redress.<\/p>\n<p>To address the\u200b issue of biased AI systems, the order\u200d directs \u2063the\u200b Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to work with the General Services\u2064 Administration (GSA) and the \u2062Office of Science and Technology \u200cPolicy \u200d(OSTP) to explore ways to improve the transparency and accountability of \u2062AI systems used by the federal government. This includes developing a plan to\u200d ensure access\u2062 to AI systems&#8217;\u200c information,\u200b addressing data quality and integrity, and establishing procedures for third-party audits\u2064 of \u200dthese systems.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, the executive order establishes the Federal Interagency Working Group on\u200d AI and the\u200c Economy, consisting of representatives from various federal agencies. \u2064The purpose of this working group is to analyze AI&#8217;s impact on the economy, including\u2064 its effect \u200bon jobs and the workforce. It will also identify\u2064 opportunities to promote diversity and \u2063inclusion in \u2064AI research and development,\u200d as well\u200c as in \u2064the \u200bdeployment of AI systems.<\/p>\n<h3>Supporting Research and \u200cInnovation \u200din AI<\/h3>\n<p>As part of the executive order, President Biden calls for increased federal \u200dfunding for \u2062AI research and development. The\u200b National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, the Department of Defense, and other agencies \u200bare directed to allocate\u2064 resources to support the advancement of AI technologies.<\/p>\n<p>In particular, \u200dthe order highlights the\u200d importance of promoting diversity and equity in AI research and development. It calls for measures to increase the participation\u2062 of underrepresented groups, including women and minorities, in AI-related fields. This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sheriff-issues-dire-warning-on-cartels-in-california\/\" title=\"Sheriff warns of grave cartel threat in California.\">includes providing funding<\/a> \u200cfor scholarships, fellowships, and other programs that encourage diverse participation in AI research.<\/p>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>President Biden&#8217;s executive order\u2062 on AI reflects a\u2063 commitment to \u200daddressing the potential risks \u2062and challenges associated with AI technologies. By\u2063 emphasizing the importance of diversity, equity,\u2064 and the prevention of discrimination in AI systems, the order aims to create a more fair and inclusive future for the use and development of AI. However, it remains \u2062to be \u200cseen how this order will be implemented and whether it will \u200cachieve its intended goals. Nevertheless, it serves as an important step \u200btowards\u2062 harnessing the benefits of AI while minimizing its potential negative impact on society.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>President Joe Biden&#8217;s AI executive order, praised by liberals for promoting diversity and equity, has drawn criticism from conservatives who argue it will further left-wing agendas. 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