Demis Hassabis Calls for U.S.-Led AI Watchdog Before Model Release
The Neuron ● Covered by 4 sources
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis published a manifesto proposing a U.S. national AI standards body to evaluate advanced models for security and safety risks before public release. The proposed independent board, modeled on financial industry regulator FINRA, would be funded by AI companies and become operational by the end of 2024. If adopted, such a watchdog would require developers to submit models for testing on cyber, biological, and deception capabilities before deployment.
Why it matters
Google DeepMind's CEO published a manifesto calling for a national AI standards body modeled on FINRA to test advanced models for cyber, biological, and deception risks before release. He proposes an independent board funded by the AI industry itself, with a target timeline of operational before year-end.
