White House Completes Voluntary AI Framework
The White House has finalized a voluntary framework for evaluating advanced AI models, meeting its deadline. The framework's details have not been disclosed, and discussions with industry partners are ongoing.
The White House met its deadline to establish a voluntary framework for evaluating advanced AI models. According to a White House official, the framework outlined in the June 2nd executive order was completed by the deadline. The official added that discussions with industry about next steps are underway, and the administration is engaging with many more industry partners than just Anthropic, OpenAI, and Google.
The framework is meant to give AI developers a structure for engaging the government to determine whether models under development would be covered. It is supposed to spell out the confidentiality, cybersecurity, insider-risk, intellectual-property protection, use, and nondisclosure requirements that would apply when the government gets access to models for up to 30 days before they're released. The framework should also include which 'trusted partners' will have early access to models.
The White House will hold a staff-level meeting with companies on Tuesday to review the framework, according to a source familiar with the matter. Companies are seeking clarity early so they know whether models under development are likely to fall under the framework.
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What is the purpose of the voluntary AI framework?
The framework is meant to give AI developers a structure for engaging the government to determine whether models under development would be covered. It outlines the requirements that would apply when the government gets access to models for up to 30 days before they're released.
Which companies are involved in the framework discussions?
The administration is engaging with many more industry partners than just Anthropic, OpenAI, and Google. These three labs gave the administration feedback on a draft of the framework leading up to the deadline.
What information is classified in the executive order?
The benchmarking process to assess advanced cyber capabilities of AI models is classified, as is the threshold for which models are covered under the order. This information will only be shared with AI developers and researchers 'as appropriate'.
Why is the White House not disclosing the framework's details?
According to a White House official, just because something is unclassified does not mean it will be broadcast to everyone. The official stated that discussions with industry about next steps are underway.
What's next for the framework?
The White House will hold a staff-level meeting with companies on Tuesday to review the framework. Companies are seeking clarity early so they know whether models under development are likely to fall under the framework.
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