President Biden issued an executive order tasking NIST with researching AI model safety. RAND Corporation’s influence on NIST is under scrutiny due to its advisory role in shaping the order. Concerns have been raised about NIST’s outsourcing of AI safety research, particularly related to organizations like RAND, and its potential impact on AI regulation.
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Concerns Over RAND’s Influence on AI Safety
Background
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has been tasked with researching AI model safety following an executive order signed by President Biden. The influence of the RAND Corporation on NIST’s work is under scrutiny.
Advisory Role of RAND
RAND, a think tank with ties to tech billionaires, has played an important advisory role in shaping the executive order on AI safety. This has raised concerns from the US Congress Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Transparency and Funding
The committee has expressed concerns about the transparency and funding of outside organizations, such as RAND, that may influence the NIST’s work on AI safety.
Impact on AI Regulation
The motivation behind RAND’s AI research is linked to funding from organizations supporting effective altruism causes. This may lead to tighter AI regulation in the future.
NIST’s Approach
The NIST’s choice of advisors will have a significant impact on AI regulation. It is essential for the NIST to ensure rigorous scientific and methodological quality in AI safety research.
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