As the federal government’s use of artificial intelligence technology expands, many federal agencies are missing deadlines and efforts to improve the management of artificial intelligence.
A Government Audit Office (GAO) report released this week said, “While some federal agencies have taken initial steps to comply with guidance and legal requirements, major These efforts are overdue and not yet completed.”
report has made dozens of recommendations to 19 government agencies to take additional steps to fully implement federally mandated AI requirements. These recommendations include developing agency-wide plans for applying the technology, using inventories to include necessary information, and issuing guidance on the use of AI.
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The report found that 20 out of 23 government agencies reported approximately 1,200 current or planned challenges or opportunities that could be solved or supported by the use of AI. Examples include analyzing cameras installed at borders or images taken by drones. There are already more than 200 cases where AI is being used.
NASA, Department of Commerce, Department of Energy, Department of Health and Human Services, and Department of State reported the highest number of AI use cases in 2022.
According to the report, five government agencies provided comprehensive information about use cases, while the remaining 15 agencies provided necessary data elements, such as the artificial intelligence lifecycle and whether an AI case is releasable. were found to have incomplete or inaccurate data, such as missing data. There were other instances where AI was used, but it was later determined that it wasn’t AI after all.
“Without accurate inventories, incomplete and inaccurate data will hinder governments’ ability to manage the use of AI,” the report said.
The report comes as the federal government and Congress seek to address the impacts, benefits, and threats posed by this technology.
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There has been a flurry of bills in Congress to regulate AI, and numerous bipartisan briefings have been held on the issue with key technology leaders and experts.
A bill introduced this week by Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Iowa) would enforce standards for AI programs in agriculture to protect food, fuel, and other necessities.
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on the other hand, Announced by the State Department Last month, it was announced that 45 foreign governments have partnered with the United States to begin implementing the Declaration on the Responsible Military Use of AI.
FOX News’ Liz Elkind contributed to this report.