The White House tore down AI rules. Now it’s building new defenses.

The president is expected to sign an order creating a system for the government to vet powerful artificial intelligence models before they are publicly released.

President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order creating a system for the government to vet powerful artificial intelligence models before they are publicly released. The order will establish a new agency responsible for reviewing AI models, which will be led by the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy. This agency will have a budget of $10 million to review AI models developed by companies such as Google, Microsoft, and Facebook. The review process will take into account the potential risks and benefits of each AI model.

The new regulations will directly affect the development of AI-powered services used by millions of people, such as virtual assistants and image recognition software. For instance, the new rules may slow down the release of new AI-powered features in services like Google Photos, which uses AI to recognize and categorize images. This could impact the user experience and the overall quality of the service. As a result, companies may need to invest more in compliance and testing, which could increase costs.

The development of AI regulations is a response to growing concerns about the potential risks of AI, including bias, job displacement, and cybersecurity threats. In recent years, there have been several high-profile incidents involving AI systems, including a fatal accident involving a self-driving car and a controversy over biased AI-powered hiring tools. Insiders know that the lack of clear regulations has created uncertainty and risk for companies developing AI systems, which has hindered investment and innovation. The new regulations aim to address these concerns and provide a framework for the development of AI systems.

The executive order is expected to be signed on May 25, and the new agency will begin reviewing AI models shortly after. The first AI models to be reviewed will be those developed by companies that have already submitted applications for review, including a new AI-powered chatbot developed by Microsoft. Interestingly, the new regulations may actually accelerate the development of AI systems in certain areas, such as healthcare, where the potential benefits of AI are significant and the risks are relatively low, and companies like IBM are already investing heavily in AI-powered medical research.