{"id":2095316,"date":"2023-11-09T14:45:01","date_gmt":"2023-11-09T19:45:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/obama-encourages-those-who-want-the-common-good-to-join-federal-ai-talent\/"},"modified":"2023-11-09T14:48:41","modified_gmt":"2023-11-09T19:48:41","slug":"obama-encourages-those-who-want-the-common-good-to-join-federal-ai-talent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/obama-encourages-those-who-want-the-common-good-to-join-federal-ai-talent\/","title":{"rendered":"Obama encourages those who want &#8216;the common good&#8217; to join federal AI talent"},"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\">26<\/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%2Fobama-encourages-those-who-want-the-common-good-to-join-federal-ai-talent%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=2095316&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 Barack Obama Encourages Coders to \u200cJoin Biden Administration&#8217;s\u2064 AI Team<\/h2>\n<p>Former President Barack Obama recently appeared on the Verge&#8217;s podcast Decoder \u2062to discuss technology \u200cand \u200cAI. In the final segment of the podcast, Obama took the \u200bopportunity to recruit \u200don behalf of President Joe Biden,\u200b who has launched an AI government oversight initiative.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;I want to emphasize once again\u2064 &#8211; because you&#8217;ve \u2063got an\u2063 audience that understands this\u200d stuff, cares about\u200c it, is involved in it,\u2063 and working at it: If you are interested in helping to shape all these amazing questions that are going\u200c to be coming up, \u200bgo to ai.gov and \u200dsee if there are opportunities \u2064for you,&#8221; Obama said on Tuesday. &#8220;Fresh out of school, or you might be an experienced tech coder who&#8217;s done fine, bought the house,\u200d got everything \u200cset up, and says:\u200c &#8216;You know \u2064what? I want to \u200cdo something for the common good.&#8217; Sign up.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>During \u2062his presidency, Obama played a significant role in federal technology initiatives, including the establishment of the Digital Service, which aimed to\u200d integrate technology and digital design into government services.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s remarkable\u2062 how many really <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/obama-encourages-those-who-want-the-common-good-to-join-federal-ai-talent\/\" title=\"Obama encourages those who want 'the common good' to join federal AI talent\">high-level folks\u2063 decided<\/a> that for six\u2063 months, for a year, or for two years, devoting themselves to questions that are bigger \u2064than just\u200c what the latest app or video game was turned out to be really important to \u2062them and meaningful \u200dto \u2063them,&#8221; Obama \u2064expressed about those\u200d who have participated in \u2064Biden&#8217;s national AI talent surge. &#8220;Attracting that kind of \u200dtalent into this field with that perspective, \u200dI think, is going to \u2063be vital.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>There \u200bare currently \u2062job openings for Biden&#8217;s &#8220;Innovation Fellows,&#8221; who\u2064 will focus on leveraging\u2062 AI in government, guiding AI regulatory capacities, and strengthening the \u200dAI research and development ecosystem, according to\u2064 the website.<\/p>\n<p>This \u200brecruitment effort comes shortly after President\u200d Biden signed an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ai-bias-and-prejudice-is-the-theme-at-upcoming-biden-meeting-in-silicon-valley\/\" title=\"AI 'Bias and Prejudice' is the focus of Biden's upcoming meeting in Silicon Valley.\">executive order emphasizing<\/a> the need for AI to\u2063 be &#8220;safe and secure&#8221; due to its potential risks to\u200b national security.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How \u2062did President Obama emphasize the potential benefits of\u200c AI in various \u2062sectors during &#8220;The Vergecast&#8221;?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Odcast, &#8220;The\u200c Vergecast,&#8221; where he discussed \u200dthe importance of artificial intelligence (AI) and\u200b encouraged talented coders to join the \u200cBiden\u200d administration&#8217;s AI team. Obama&#8217;s endorsement \u200cbrings attention to the growing\u200c significance of AI technology and the need for skilled\u2064 individuals to\u2063 contribute to its development and implementation.<\/p>\n<p>During the podcast, \u200bObama\u2062 emphasized the potential benefits of AI in various\u2063 sectors, including healthcare, climate change, and pandemic\u2064 response. He highlighted its ability to analyze large\u200c datasets, identify patterns, and make \u2063predictive models, which can aid in\u200d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/lloyd-austin-convenes-tenth-meeting-of-defense-leaders-to-help-ukraine\/\" title=\"Lloyd Austin convenes tenth meeting of defense leaders to help Ukraine\">creating innovative solutions<\/a> to complex problems. However, he also acknowledged \u2064the ethical concerns \u200csurrounding\u200c AI, such as privacy,\u200b bias, \u200cand\u2064 job displacement. Obama\u200b emphasized the need for societal consensus and regulations to address these issues\u200b effectively.<\/p>\n<p>Recognizing\u2064 the significance of AI in shaping\u2064 the future, Obama urged talented coders\u200c and individuals \u2063with expertise in AI to \u200cconsider joining the Biden administration&#8217;s AI team. He highlighted the \u200dadministration&#8217;s commitment to developing AI policies that \u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/musk-warns-theres-a-chance-ai-goes-wrong-and-destroys-humanity\/\" title=\"Musk cautions about AI potentially destroying humanity.\">prioritize ethical considerations<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/whistleblower-amazon-regularly-forces-employees-to-confess-unconscious-racial-bias\/\" title=\"Whistleblower: Amazon Regularly Forces Employees To Confess Unconscious Racial Bias\">ensure equitable access<\/a> to AI technologies.<\/p>\n<p>Obama&#8217;s call \u2062to action resonates with the tech community \u200bas it recognizes the\u2062 potential impact of AI on society. The Biden administration&#8217;s focus on AI comes at a time when the technology is rapidly\u2063 advancing,\u2062 with global competition intensifying. By investing in\u200b AI research and development, the administration aims to maintain American leadership in this transformative field.<\/p>\n<p>By joining \u200dthe\u200b administration&#8217;s AI \u200dteam, coders and experts can contribute their skills and knowledge to shape policies that advance the \u200dresponsible and inclusive development of \u200bAI technologies. Their involvement can ensure that\u2063 AI systems\u200b are designed and deployed ethically, minimizing biases \u200cand maximizing benefits for all.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, being part of the administration&#8217;s AI team\u200b offers professionals the opportunity\u2062 to collaborate\u2064 with like-minded individuals, exchange ideas, and pioneer \u200bnew approaches. They will have the platform to influence the future of AI, helping to\u2063 shape regulations, educate policymakers and\u2063 the public, and \u2064drive the \u2064adoption of responsible AI practices.<\/p>\n<p>Obama&#8217;s endorsement serves as an invitation for talented individuals\u200c to step forward and play\u2062 a crucial role in shaping the future of AI in the United States. Building a skilled and diverse AI team will\u200b enable the \u2064administration to\u2062 bring together different perspectives, harnessing the collective genius to navigate the complex challenges associated with AI implementation.<\/p>\n<p>As \u2064AI continues to evolve, it \u200bis imperative to have knowledgeable individuals who understand its capabilities, limitations, and ethical \u200cimplications. \u200bBy accepting\u200d Obama&#8217;s call and joining \u2064the administration&#8217;s AI\u2062 team, coders and \u200cexperts \u200bcan contribute their expertise in turning AI into a force\u2064 for good, driving innovation while\u2062 safeguarding privacy, fairness, \u200band the public interest.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2063Biden administration&#8217;s commitment\u200b to AI\u2064 development\u200d presents a unique\u2063 opportunity \u2064for individuals passionate about AI ethics and responsible technology to make a difference. As \u2063Obama rightly states, talented coders joining \u2062the AI team will shape the future of \u2064this transformative technology, ensuring that it benefits\u200d everyone and aligns with the values of equity, privacy, and\u200d social \u2064progress.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former President Barack Obama encouraged coders to join the Biden administration&#8217;s artificial intelligence team. Obama appeared on the Verge&#8217;s podcast Decoder and responded to questions on technology and AI. 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