Overview

• The Department of Homeland Security released a framework for the safe use of AI in critical infrastructure, developed with input from leading AI developers and civil society.
• The framework outlines roles and responsibilities for various stakeholders, including AI developers, infrastructure operators, and public sector entities.
• The guidelines focus on securing environments, designing responsible models, implementing data governance, and ensuring safe deployment.
• DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas emphasized the framework as a collaborative effort and hopes it will be adopted to prevent excessive regulation.
• With the upcoming Trump administration, Mayorkas expressed optimism that the AI Safety and Security Board will continue its work.