Here’s what’s missing from the White House’s National AI Strategy

Yesterday, the Biden Administration announced new efforts to “advance the research, development and deployment of responsible artificial intelligence (AI) that protects individuals’ rights and safety and delivers results for the American people.”

There were three announcements: An updated National AI R&D Strategic Plan from the White House Office of Science and Technology (OSTP) that provides a roadmap for key priorities and goals around federal investments in AI research and development; a new request for public input on critical AI issues; and a new report on AI risks and opportunities related to education.

In addition, the White House hosted a listening session with workers — from diverse sectors including call centers, trucking, warehousing, health care and gig work — to hear firsthand experiences with employers’ use of automated technologies for surveillance, monitoring, evaluation and management.

VentureBeat discussed these announcements, as well as the federal governments AI regulation efforts overall, with Sarah Myers West ...