Don Graves Deputy Secretary of Commerce | Official Website
The U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Department of State have initiated the International Network of AI Safety Institutes, marking its first gathering in San Francisco. This global initiative aims to enhance AI safety science and foster international cooperation on research, best practices, and evaluation.
In preparation for this meeting, several key developments were announced. These include a joint mission statement, over $11 million allocated for synthetic content research, outcomes from the Network's initial multilateral testing exercise, and a joint declaration on risk assessments concerning advanced AI systems.
The event brings together network members along with experts from industry, academia, and civil society to further the Network’s objectives ahead of the AI Action Summit scheduled in France next February.
"The United States will serve as the inaugural chair of the International Network of AI Safety Institutes," according to an official statement. The founding members comprise Australia, Canada, the European Union, France, Japan, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Over two days in San Francisco, technical experts from member governments will collaborate with leading AI developers and academics to discuss collaboration on AI safety. The focus will be on three main topics: managing risks from synthetic content; testing foundation models; and conducting risk assessments for advanced AI systems.
The meeting is structured as a technical working session aimed at fostering international coordination in these high-priority areas. The objective is to initiate meaningful collaboration on AI safety and innovation as preparations continue for February's summit in France.
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