Concerns over AI: CEOs of Google, Microsoft, OpenAI, and Anthropic called to a meeting at the White House

The CEOs of Google, Microsoft, OpenAI, and Anthropic have been summoned to a meeting at the White House to address significant artificial intelligence (AI) concerns.

The White House. Image credit: Radek Kucharski via Flickr, CC BY 2.0

The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, according to a White House official.

The CEOs received an invitation that stated President Joe Biden’s expectation that companies should prioritize the safety of their AI products before releasing them to the public.

The rapid rise of AI – not just ChatGPT – has caught the attention of U.S. lawmakers. Growing concerns about AI technology encompass issues such as privacy breaches, bias, and the potential for scams and misinformation to proliferate.

In April, President Biden acknowledged the uncertain dangers of AI and stressed that technology companies bear the responsibility of ensuring the safety of their products. He cited examples from social media to illustrate the harm that powerful technologies can cause without appropriate safeguards.

The administration has solicited public input on proposed measures to hold AI systems accountable, reflecting mounting concerns about its impact on national security and education.

This Monday, officials from the White House Domestic Policy Council and the Office of Science and Technology Policy already warned in a blog post about the potential risks posed by AI to workers.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk also expressed caution regarding AI in a recent television interview, emphasizing the need for government oversight due to its potential danger to the public.

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