Biden Executive Order Tasks Homeland Security With Leading AI Safety Efforts
A new Executive Order directs the Department of Homeland Security to spearhead federal efforts in securing artificial intelligence across critical infrastructure and cyberspace. DHS will establish an advisory board and develop safety guidelines to mitigate risks associated with AI.
President Biden issues a landmark Executive Order that directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to lead the federal government's efforts in ensuring the safe and secure development of artificial intelligence. The Biden-Harris Administration prioritizes a coordinated approach to AI governance, and DHS plays a critical role in managing these technologies nationwide while protecting privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties.
To protect U.S. networks, the order directs DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to establish and chair an AI Safety and Security Advisory Board. This committee brings together top industry experts, researchers, and government officials to issue recommendations and best practices that ensure AI deployments remain secure and resilient across various sectors.
DHS also works with stakeholders to develop safety and security guidance specifically for critical infrastructure owners and operators. In addition to securing infrastructure, the department combats AI-related intellectual property theft, reduces the risk of AI being used to create weapons of mass destruction, and promotes the global adoption of AI safety standards.