Biden AI executive order calls for talent surge across government to retain tech experts

Published: Oct. 31, 2023, 12:49 p.m.

The Biden administration is calling for a \u201cgovernmentwide AI talent surge\u201d across the federal workforce to build up its capacity to lead on this emerging technology.\nPresident Joe Biden, in an executive order Monday, is requiring agencies to set comprehensive policies for how they will use AI tools internally to further the business of government.\nThe White House, in a fact sheet, said the executive order also \u201cdirects the rapid hiring of AI professionals, as part of a governmentwide AI talent search.\u201d\nBiden, speaking at the White House, said that \u201cwithout the right safeguards in place, AI can lead to discrimination, bias and other abuses.\u201d\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices