Biden says risks posed by AI to security, economy need addressing

U.S. President Joe Biden, Governor of California Gavin Newsom and other officials attend a panel on Artificial Intelligence, in San Francisco, California, U.S., June 20, 2023. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) -The risks of artificial intelligence to national security and the economy need to be addressed, U.S. President Joe Biden said on Tuesday, adding he would seek expert advice.

"My administration is committed to safeguarding Americans' rights and safety while protecting privacy, to addressing bias and misinformation, to making sure AI systems are safe before they are released," Biden said at an event in San Francisco.