In October 2023, President Biden signed the landmark Executive Order 14110: Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence. We recognize that when AI is used to make decisions and take actions that have a consequential impact on the lives of individuals, the government has a distinct responsibility to identify and manage AI risks. A key action identified in the EO is for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to issue guidance on the Federal Government’s use of AI, positioning the U.S. to lead by example in the responsible use of this innovative technology. To deliver on this requirement, OMB issued draft AI implementation guidance Advancing Governance, Innovation, and Risk Management for Agency Use of Artificial Intelligence.
The draft policy outlines a series of actions to empower Federal agencies to leverage AI to improve government services and more equitably serve the American people. Below are the top 10 most pressing questions for the Federal senior technology officials that will play an instrumental role in the policy’s future implementation.
1. What is in OMB’s proposed AI policy?
The draft guidance outlines three pillars to advance the responsible use of AI in government and proposed agency actions as outlined in the below table.
Pillar
Examples of Proposed Agency Actions
Strengthen AI Governance
Designate Chief AI Officers holding primary responsibility for coordinating their agency's use of AI, promoting AI innovation, and managing risks from the use of AI.
Advance Responsible AI Innovation
Remove barriers impacting responsible AI use and development of agency AI strategies for achieving enterprise-wide advances in AI maturity
Manage Risks from the Use of AI
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