The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) recently announced a proposed rule aimed at implementing mandatory reporting requirements for developers of frontier artificial intelligence (AI) models and computing clusters. This new regulatory measure is designed to enhance national security by ensuring that the most advanced AI technologies meet stringent safety and cybersecurity standards.
The proposed rule mandates that developers and cloud providers report on key aspects of their AI models, including developmental activities, cybersecurity protocols, and the results of red-teaming efforts. Red-teaming involves testing AI systems for dangerous capabilities, such as facilitating cyberattacks or lowering the threshold for non-experts to develop chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear weapons.
With AI technology advancing at an unprecedented rate, the U.S. government recognizes both the opportunities and risks it presents. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo emphasized the importance of staying ahead of potential threats. “As AI is progressing rapidly, it holds both tremendous promise and risk. This proposed rule would help us keep pace with new developments in AI technology to bolster our national defense and safeguard our national security,” Raimondo said.
Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security, Alan F. Estevez, further highlighted the role of the reporting requirements in helping the federal government understand the capabilities of cutting-edge AI systems. “It would build on BIS’s long history conducting defense industrial base surveys to inform the American government about emerging risks in the most important U.S. industries,” Estevez stated.
The proposed rule is particularly focused on the dual-use nature of advanced AI technologies, which can be used for both civilian and military purposes. As such, the mandatory reporting aims to ensure that AI systems are robust against cyberattacks and are not misused by foreign adversaries or non-state actors.
The proposed reporting requirement follows a pilot survey conducted by BIS earlier in the year, which provided initial insights into the capabilities and risks associated with frontier AI technologies. The proposed regulation builds on this work, aiming to develop a more comprehensive understanding of the AI systems currently being developed in the United States.
The information gathered through the new reporting framework will play a crucial role in ensuring that advanced AI technologies meet the highest standards for safety, reliability, and security. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Export Administration, Thea D. Rozman Kendler, emphasized the proactive approach the U.S. government is taking with AI. “This action demonstrates the U.S. government’s proactive thinking about the dual-use nature of advanced AI. Through this proposed reporting requirement, we are developing a system to identify capabilities emerging at the frontier of AI research,” Kendler said.
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