Biden vows vigilance on AI as tech firms promise safeguards

Biden said the company measures are only the first step and pledged to take executive actions while working with Congress to enact rules and regulations governing AI. 'We must be clear eyed and vigilant about the threats,' he said. — AP

President Joe Biden said the US must guard against threats from artificial intelligence as he detailed new company safeguards and promised additional government actions on the emerging technology.

"These commitments are real and are concrete. They’re going to help the industry fulfill its fundamental obligation to Americans to develop safe, secure and trustworthy technologies that benefit society and uphold our values,” Biden said Friday (July 21).