Apple has joined the U.S. government's voluntary AI safety commitment, seen as a key step toward promoting responsible innovation in AI. The commitment announced by the White House includes transparency about AI capabilities and labeling AI-generated content, aimed at reducing misinformation and safety risks associated with advancements in AI technology. Federal agencies have completed actions related to AI safety, focusing on risk management, attracting talent, and enhancing global leadership in AI. Apple's new AI features are facing delays, originally planned for release in the September system update, now set to be postponed by at least a few weeks. Developers will have an early experience with Apple's new A.

["The U.S. government plans to introduce new regulations requiring the evaluation of algorithms used in healthcare, law enforcement, and housing to prevent potential discrimination or other negative impacts on human rights.", "The new regulations may force the U.S. government to make changes in AI, such as the facial recognition technology used by the FBI, which has faced criticism for not implementing measures required by Congress to protect civil liberties.", "The new regulations will require government agencies to evaluate existing algorithms by August 2024 and discontinue the use of algorithms that do not comply with the regulations."]