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Biden Issues Nation’s 1st National Security Memorandum on AI

‘The fundamental premise is that AI will have significant implications for national security,’ White House economic adviser says.
Biden Issues Nation’s 1st National Security Memorandum on AI
President Joe Biden signs a proclamation in the Oval Office of the White House on Aug. 16, 2024. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images
Andrew Thornebrooke
Andrew Thornebrooke
National Security Correspondent
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President Joe Biden has issued the nation’s first national security memorandum on the use of artificial intelligence (AI).

The memorandum, released on Oct. 24, directs the U.S. government to lead in developing “safe, secure, and trustworthy AI,” according to a fact sheet provided by the White House.

Andrew Thornebrooke
Andrew Thornebrooke
National Security Correspondent
Andrew Thornebrooke is a national security correspondent for The Epoch Times covering China-related issues with a focus on defense, military affairs, and national security. He holds a master's in military history from Norwich University.
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