What’s new: President Joe Biden is set to meet with leading artificial intelligence (AI) experts in San Francisco as part of an ongoing initiative by the U.S. government to understand and create regulation for AI. The goal is to avoid repeating past mistakes made with other emerging technologies such as social media and internet-based services.
Who’s involved: Biden will confer with eight AI researchers and advocates. This includes Tristan Harris from the Center for Humane Technology, Jim Steyer of Common Sense Media, Joy Buolamwin from the Algorithmic Justice League, and Sal Khan, the founder and CEO of Khan Academy.
Why it matters: The meetings reflect a growing concern and engagement from the White House regarding AI technology. Principal members of the administration meet two to three times a week to discuss AI, signaling its importance.
The backdrop: In May, Vice President Kamala Harris met with industry figures like OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Google CEO Sundar Pichai. Altman testified before Congress, where lawmakers are trying to establish ground rules for AI to address potential bias and impact on the workforce.
What’s next: While on the West Coast, Biden is also expected to raise funds for his 2024 reelection campaign.