Biden administration takes first step toward writing key AI standards

The Biden administration is taking steps to develop key standards and guidance for the safe deployment of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and how to test and safeguard systems. The Commerce Department's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking public input to ensure the safety of AI systems, as prompted by President Biden's executive order on AI. The agency is developing guidelines for evaluating AI, facilitating the development of industry standards, and providing testing environments.