New AI Framework Offers Guide on Bias, IP, Data Privacy Risks

Developers of artificial intelligence should be cognizant of potential biases perpetuated by their systems and address risks of intellectual property infringement, according to finalized AI guidance by the National Institute of Standards and Technology.

The AI Risk Management Framework released Thursday by the non-regulatory agency emphasized the importance of trustworthy AI systems and outlined general considerations that users of the technology could implement in their work to build public trust.

The guidance comes as the use of AI to create art, hire people, and write code has heightened concerns over copyright violations, employment bias, and cybersecurity. The ...