The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) on Thursday announced the launch of a National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource Task Force. The new task force will lay out a road map for expanding critical resources and educational tools that the Biden Administration says it hopes will spur innovation and economic prosperity across the U.S. Its launch comes amid heightened scrutiny of the U.S.'s competitive position in research and development, and follows a bill that was last week passed by the Senate to limit the technology influence of China. The new task force will act as an advisory committee and is tasked with ensuring that AI researchers and students across all scientific disciplines receive the computational resources, high quality data, educational tools and other user support. It will submit two reports to Congress that present a comprehensive AI strategy and implementation plan: an interim report in May 2022, and a final report in November 2022. Lynne Parker, who is director of the National AI Initiative Office at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, will co-chair the committee, along with Erwin Gianchandani from the National Science Foundation.

Big gaps between the U.S. and Iran over the measures needed to roll back and limit the Iranian nuclear program are stalling the Vienna talks, European diplomats and former U.S. officials briefed on the issue tell me. What's happening: The Biden administration has said any deal to restore the 2015 nuclear accord must include a return by Iran to full compliance with its previous commitments. But that's complicated by the fact that Iran's nuclear program has advanced since 2015.

For the past 4 years, the Trump Administration has been committed to strengthening American leadership in artificial intelligence (AI). After recognizing the strategic importance of AI to the Nation's future economy and security, the Trump Administration issued the first ever national AI strategy, committed to doubling AI research investment, established the first-ever national AI research institutes, released the world's first AI regulatory guidance, forged new international AI alliances, and established guidance for Federal use of AI. Building upon this critical foundation, today the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) established the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Office, further accelerating our efforts to ensure America's leadership in this critical field for years to come. The Office is charged with overseeing and implementing the United States national AI strategy and will serve as the central hub for Federal coordination and collaboration in AI research and policymaking across the government, as well as with private sector, academia, and other stakeholders. The National AI Initiative Office is established in accordance with the recently passed National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020.

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Just one day after announcing his plans to get humans to Mars by the 2030s, President Obama's thoughts on artificial intelligence have been revealed. According to the president, AI has been'seeping into our lives' for some time, even in ways we don't notice – and while there are many potential benefits that come with the technology, there may be grim consequences as well. The rise of'specialized AI' could deepen income inequality and make low-skilled employees become redundant in the workforce, Obama warned in an interview with Wired, and advanced, self-teaching algorithms could pose threats to the stock exchange and national security. According to the president, AI has been'seeping into our lives' for some time, even in ways we don't notice – and while there are many potential benefits that come with the technology, there may be grim consequences as well The White House has released a report and strategic plan regarding future directions and considerations for AI. The report, entitled Preparing for the Future of Artificial Intelligence, examines the current state of AI, along with its applications both now and in the future, and outlines a series of recommendations to ensure safe use.