U.S, UK & 16 others sign AI agreement

Our Report: The US, UK, and 16 other global partners have released new guidelines to “make AI safe by design” using third-party testing and a bug bounty program.

Key Points:

The UK, the US, along with international partners from 16 other countries (including Germany, Italy, Israel, Singapore & more), have signed a 20-page document to create AI systems that are “safe by design” The guidelines build upon the U.S. government's ongoing efforts to ensure new tools are tested before public release, addressing societal harms such as bias, discrimination, privacy concerns—and setting up clear ways for consumers to identify AI-generated material. The commitments require companies to facilitate third-party discovery and reporting of vulnerabilities in their AI systems through a bug bounty system (get ready devs, it’s time to make a tonne of cash). On the matter, the US cybersecurity agency said: "The approach prioritizes ownership of security outcomes for customers, embraces radical transparency and accountability, and establishes organizational structures where secure design is a top priority,"

Why you should care: These guidelines represent a global effort to ensure that AI technology is secure and trustworthy, reflecting a major step in addressing the ongoing concern of AI’s impact—both in the immediate and longer term. Read the full article HERE.