White House Charts AI Future

The White House has issued a report on, and recommendations for, the development of artificial intelligence (AI). "Intelligent computer systems have long been the subject of science fiction," the administration said in releasing the report, as well as a strategic plan for research and development. "Now, we are entering an era in which AI is having broad and deep impacts on our daily lives." "Preparing for the Future of Artificial Intelligence" was released a day before the president is scheduled to speak at the White House Frontiers Conference in Pittsburgh. The science and technology conference is cohosted by Carnegie Melon University and the University of Pittsburgh.