Vice President Harris Calls for ‘Global Action’ on AI Threats

The vice president announced the formation of U.S. AI Safety Institute, which will set rigorous standards for testing the safety of AI models.

US Vice President Kamala Harris delivers a speech on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in central London, on November 1, 2023. Daniel Leal/AFP via Getty Images

Vice President Kamala Harris called for a global “collective vision” for the future of artificial intelligence (AI) during a speech on Nov. 1 at the U.S. Embassy in London about the Biden administration’s goals and plans for the technology.

Ms. Harris emphasized that while AI can do profound good, it also has the potential to pose significant risks and existential threats.