American AI Safety & Security Policies

These documents and initiatives represent significant efforts by the United States and Australia to address the opportunities and challenges posed by AI. They emphasize a shared international commitment to ensuring AI technologies are developed and used in ways that are ethical, safe, and beneficial to society.

United States

1. Executive Order 13960 (December 2020) - Signed by President Trump, this executive order focuses on "Promoting the Use of Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence in the Federal Government." It outlines principles for the use and development of AI in government agencies, emphasizing the need for AI to be trustworthy, respectful of citizen rights, and safe.
2. Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence (October 2023) - Issued by President Biden, this executive order builds upon the previous groundwork to ensure the development and deployment of AI are safe, secure, and uphold democratic values. It likely focuses on enhancing AI governance, research in safety and ethics, and international collaboration to manage AI risks.

Australia

1. Australia’s AI Action Plan (June 2021) - This plan was launched to position Australia as a leader in developing and using responsible and inclusive AI. It outlines the government's vision for AI, investment strategies, and initiatives to support the development of AI technologies and industries, focusing on ethics, safety, and inclusivity.
2. Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources: Safe & Responsible AI in Australia Discussion Paper (June 2023) - This discussion paper seeks feedback on the Australian government's approach to ensuring AI is used safely and responsibly. It reflects on principles, frameworks, and potential regulatory measures to guide the ethical development and use of AI technologies in Australia.
3. The 2023 Bletchley Declaration on AI Safety - Australia, along with the EU, the US, the UK, China, and 23 other countries, signed this declaration, affirming a commitment to ensuring AI is developed and deployed in ways that are safe, human-centric, trustworthy, and responsible. This international agreement highlights a shared commitment to global standards and norms in AI safety and ethics.