AI ‘Trustworthiness’ Is Focal Point of New US Government Inquiry

A US Commerce Department agency is opening an inquiry into how companies and regulators can ensure that artificial intelligence systems are trustworthy, legal and ethical.

The probe by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration will focus on the best methods for auditing AI systems and will eventually produce policy recommendations for the White House and Congress as the technology rapidly becomes mainstream.

“The goal of this process is to come up with recommendations, based on what we hear from experts in this field, about what government can do to make sure we’re promoting responsible AI innovation,” said Alan Davidson, ...