U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren has asked U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin to look into AI conflicts of interest. Writes about it CNBC.
According to the letter, we are talking about the activities of former Google CEO Eric Schmidt. From 2018 to 2021, he served as Chairman NSCAI.
The commission, led by Schmidt, advised the Pentagon and the White House on AI policy, drafted regulations, and helped guide investment in the industry.
“Federal advisory bodies can provide valuable advice and information […]. However, without strict oversight and clear restrictions, they are able to use their position to obtain government contracts and influence agency policy, ”Warren said.
The senator believes that Schmidt may have “promoted personal financial gain” on two federal advisory committees. Warren asked Austin to detail the Pentagon’s conflict of interest policy for members of the advisory board. She also called for answers to numerous questions about Schmidt’s work in the commissions.
“These councils can have a significant impact on setting government research and procurement priorities, so it is important that agencies prevent and mitigate conflicts of interest,” the senator wrote.
According to CNBC, Schmidt has made more than 50 direct or indirect investments in artificial intelligence companies during his tenure as head of NSCAI. This information caused concern among the senator.
NSCAI has advocated for a significant increase in government spending on artificial intelligence, she said.
“There is a clear conflict of interest here: the group’s recommendations could channel funds to Mr. Schmidt and his business partners, who have invested more than $2 billion in AI companies,” Warren wrote, citing the report.
According to the senator, the investment activities of the head of the NSCAI and the secrecy of information create the impression that the commissions are another tool for making profit in the Ministry of Defense. This raises concerns about the ethics of their members and the usefulness of the recommendations, Warren added.
Recall that in February Schmidt launched a fund for AI research for $125 million.
In July, the ex-CEO of Google compared artificial intelligence to nuclear weapons.
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U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren has asked U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin to look into AI conflicts of interest. Writes about it CNBC.
According to the letter, we are talking about the activities of former Google CEO Eric Schmidt. From 2018 to 2021, he served as Chairman NSCAI.
The commission, led by Schmidt, advised the Pentagon and the White House on AI policy, drafted regulations, and helped guide investment in the industry.
“Federal advisory bodies can provide valuable advice and information […]. However, without strict oversight and clear restrictions, they are able to use their position to obtain government contracts and influence agency policy, ”Warren said.
The senator believes that Schmidt may have “promoted personal financial gain” on two federal advisory committees. Warren asked Austin to detail the Pentagon’s conflict of interest policy for members of the advisory board. She also called for answers to numerous questions about Schmidt’s work in the commissions.
“These councils can have a significant impact on setting government research and procurement priorities, so it is important that agencies prevent and mitigate conflicts of interest,” the senator wrote.
According to CNBC, Schmidt has made more than 50 direct or indirect investments in artificial intelligence companies during his tenure as head of NSCAI. This information caused concern among the senator.
NSCAI has advocated for a significant increase in government spending on artificial intelligence, she said.
“There is a clear conflict of interest here: the group’s recommendations could channel funds to Mr. Schmidt and his business partners, who have invested more than $2 billion in AI companies,” Warren wrote, citing the report.
According to the senator, the investment activities of the head of the NSCAI and the secrecy of information create the impression that the commissions are another tool for making profit in the Ministry of Defense. This raises concerns about the ethics of their members and the usefulness of the recommendations, Warren added.
Recall that in February Schmidt launched a fund for AI research for $125 million.
In July, the ex-CEO of Google compared artificial intelligence to nuclear weapons.
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