Promise and Peril: AI Policy in the Biden Administration

Summary:
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies presents both transformative opportunities and significant challenges for policymakers. Under the Biden Administration, AI policy was a priority area of focus, balancing the promise of innovation with the need to address ethical, security, and societal risks. This seminar will discuss the administration's approach to AI governance, including initiatives to promote innovation, responsible development, safeguard privacy, and ensure global competitiveness.  

Bio:
Diane Staheli recently returned to MIT from a tour of duty in government, where she held multiple positions related to AI and national security.  She served in the White House in the Office of Science Technology Policy and the National Security Council, and at the Pentagon as Chief of Responsible AI. She also had an appointment as a visiting fellow at NIST, where she worked on practical guidance for AI risk management. She currently works at MIT Lincoln Laboratory, and has held leadership roles in multiple research groups, focused on AI Technology, Homeland Security, and Cyber Operations. She has over 25 years of experience in the tech industry, including a global information security company and home networking startup.