Artificial intelligence (AI) is a machine-based system that can, for a given set of human-defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments. Artificial intelligence systems use machine and human-based inputs to perceive real and virtual environments; abstract such perceptions into models through analysis in an automated manner; and use model inference to formulate options for information or action.
The Federal Government has issued guidance on agency’s use of AI. Congress enacted the AI in Government Act of 2020 (Pub. L. No. 116-260, div. U, title 1, § 104 (codified at 40 U.S.C. § 11301 note)) and the Advancing American AI Act (Pub. L. No. 117-263, div. G, title LXXII, subtitle B, §§ 7224(a), 7224(d)(1)(B), and 7225 (codified at 40 U.S.C. 11301 note)) in 2022. The White House issued Executive Order 14110 on the “Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence” on October 31, 2023. On March 28, 2024, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released Memorandum M-24-10, “Advancing Governance, Innovation, and Risk Management for Agency Use of Artificial Intelligence.” The OMB memo provides directions to federal government agencies on advancing AI governance and innovation while managing risks from the use of AI, particularly those affecting the rights and safety of the public.
Following the issuance of OMB M-24-10, the U.S. International Trade Commission (the Commission) designated William Powers as Chief AI Officer (CAIO) and assembled the AI Governance Board (AIGB).