Obama Assists Biden in Drafting AI Executive Order; New Regulations to Enhance AI Safety Expected by 2025

Obama's Involvement Heralds First Time Biden Sought Former President's Assistance in Crafting Key Policy; AI Standards Expected to Create National Benchmark through Government Procurement of AI Technologies.

In an unprecedented move, President Joe Biden has enlisted former President Barack Obama to aid in the development of an executive order aimed at regulating artificial intelligence (AI), marking the first occasion Biden has requested Obama's assistance on policy.
The executive order, the most pressing action worldwide regarding AI safety and security, will focus on creating safety guidelines and industry standards through the government's procurement of AI technologies. Major tech companies such as Microsoft, Alphabet and OpenAI have already made voluntary commitments to the government for AI safety.
The ambitious collaboration intends to not only protect against the potential threats AI may pose such as supercharged cyberattacks and devastating weapons, but also address issues of bias and discrimination within the AI field.
Obama's involvement was instrumental in engaging large tech companies in the executive order while also highlighting the importance of maintaining information integrity and reducing discrimination and bias in AI.
Although an immediate impact cannot be expected as agencies will need time to form appropriate regulations, the full effect of Biden's order is anticipated to surface by 2025. The new AI standards formed will be monitored globally as they are expected to set the bar for AI safety.