Promise and Peril: AI Policy in the Biden Administration

Diane Staheli, Assistant Group Leader of the Artificial Intelligence Technology R&D Group at MIT’s Lincoln Laboratory, will give a presentation at the MIT Security Studies Program's Wednesday Seminar on AI.

Summary: The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies presents both transformative opportunities and significant challenges for policymakers. Under the Biden Administration, AI policy was a priority area of focus, balancing the promise of innovation with the need to address ethical, security, and societal risks. This seminar will discuss the administration's approach to AI governance, including initiatives to promote innovation, responsible development, safeguard privacy, and ensure global competitiveness.