Apple has recently joined a list of more than a dozen major tech companies who have pledged to adhere to the guidelines set by the Biden administration for the development of artificial intelligence (AI). The White House aims to mitigate any potential risks associated with AI.
This move sees Apple joining the ranks of 15 other companies, namely Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, and OpenAI, in committing to developing AI technology that would provide the government access to the test results of their AI models. This access is intended to evaluate any biases and security risks in the models.
These guidelines require AI developers, such as Apple, to promise adherence to rigorous new standards and tests for their AI models. This involves subjecting their models to red-team tests, which simulate adversarial hack attacks to assess the effectiveness of their safety measures. The main objective of these stress tests is to minimize the potential threats that AI systems might pose to critical infrastructure, as well as risks related to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and cybersecurity.
In addition, the companies that have signed the pledge commit to developing their AI models in a manner that incorporates privacy-preserving features for users. This commitment also includes following the guidelines that will be developed by the Department of Commerce to safeguard Americans from AI-enabled fraud and deception.
President Biden’s executive order has also mandated federal agencies to create various AI-related standards and guidelines.
The White House reported that multiple agencies, including the Commerce Department, the Department of Energy, and the Department of Defense, have issued new guidelines to prevent the misuse of AI, expand AI testbeds, and address AI-related vulnerabilities within government networks.
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