President Biden Issues First-Ever U.S. Government Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence

Washington, District of Columbia United States of America
President Biden issued the first-ever U.S. government executive order on artificial intelligence on October 30, 2023.
The executive order outlines a comprehensive strategy for AI, including the establishment of an AI Advisory Committee and an AI Initiative Office within the White House.
The order mandates federal agencies to review their policies and regulations related to AI.

On October 30, 2023, President Biden issued an executive order, marking the first-ever U.S. government directive on artificial intelligence (AI). The order is aimed at promoting the development and regulation of AI technologies across various sectors.

The executive order outlines a comprehensive strategy for AI, including the establishment of an AI Advisory Committee. This committee will be tasked with providing recommendations on AI-related issues, including ethical considerations, national security implications, and economic impacts.

The order also calls for the creation of an AI Initiative Office within the White House, which will coordinate federal AI research and policymaking. The office will work closely with the private sector, academia, and non-profit organizations to foster innovation and ensure the responsible use of AI.

Furthermore, the executive order mandates federal agencies to review their policies and regulations related to AI. This is to ensure that they are up-to-date and conducive to the development and deployment of AI technologies.

The executive order has been widely reported by various news outlets, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, CNBC, Yahoo Finance, and The Hill. While the order has been generally well-received, some critics have raised concerns about potential over-regulation and the need for a balanced approach to AI governance.


Confidence

95%

Doubts
  • The exact details of the executive order and its potential impacts are not fully clear at this time.

Sources

91%

  • Unique Points
    • The order also calls for the creation of an interagency committee to coordinate federal AI research and development.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (90%)
    • The article seems to favor the Biden administration's approach to AI, without presenting any opposing viewpoints.
    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (80%)
      • The New York Times is owned by The New York Times Company, which has been criticized for its perceived liberal bias.
      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication

      88%

      • Unique Points
        • The order is the first of its kind to address AI specifically, and it comes as other countries, including China, are making significant investments in the technology.
      • Accuracy
        No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
      • Deception (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Fallacies (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Bias (85%)
        • The article seems to favor the Biden administration's approach to AI, without presenting any opposing viewpoints.
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (70%)
          • The Washington Post is owned by Nash Holdings, LLC, a company controlled by Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon. Amazon has significant investments in artificial intelligence.
          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication

          88%

          • Unique Points
            • The order is part of a broader effort by the Biden administration to keep pace with China and other countries in the development of AI.
          • Accuracy
            No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
          • Deception (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Fallacies (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Bias (85%)
            • The article seems to favor the Biden administration's approach to AI, without presenting any opposing viewpoints.
            • Site Conflicts Of Interest (70%)
              • CNBC is owned by NBCUniversal News Group, a division of NBCUniversal, which is in turn owned by Comcast. Comcast has significant investments in technology and artificial intelligence.
              • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                None Found At Time Of Publication

              87%

              • Unique Points
                • The order is part of a broader effort by the Biden administration to keep pace with China and other countries in the development of AI.
              • Accuracy
                No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
              • Deception (100%)
                None Found At Time Of Publication
              • Fallacies (100%)
                None Found At Time Of Publication
              • Bias (85%)
                • The article seems to favor the Biden administration's approach to AI, without presenting any opposing viewpoints.
                • Site Conflicts Of Interest (70%)
                  • Yahoo Finance is owned by Yahoo, which is owned by Verizon Communications. Verizon has significant investments in technology and artificial intelligence.
                  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                    None Found At Time Of Publication

                  93%

                  • Unique Points
                    • The order is part of a broader effort by the Biden administration to keep pace with China and other countries in the development of AI.
                  • Accuracy
                    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
                  • Deception (100%)
                    None Found At Time Of Publication
                  • Fallacies (100%)
                    None Found At Time Of Publication
                  • Bias (85%)
                    • The article seems to favor the Biden administration's approach to AI, without presenting any opposing viewpoints.
                    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                      None Found At Time Of Publication
                    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                      None Found At Time Of Publication