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The US technology policy sector is undergoing significant adjustments. Recently, Michael Kratsios, a researcher at the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (Stanford HAI), was appointed as the Director of the White House Office of Technology Policy, and will also serve as the incoming Presidential Technology Advisor for the Trump administration. This appointment has garnered widespread attention, marking the growing influence of top AI researchers on national technology policy. Trump is bringing back former officials to restructure the technology team, in addition to Michael Kratsios.

According to Axios, former President Trump is considering appointing an 'AI Commissioner' to better coordinate federal government regulation and application in the field of artificial intelligence. The establishment of this commissioner would help accelerate the government's goals in AI policy, as this position does not require Senate confirmation. Note: The image is AI-generated, provided by the image licensing service Midjourney. It is understood that this AI Commissioner position may be merged with the 'Cryptocurrency Commissioner' role under consideration.

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.

Apple has signed the voluntary commitment with the White House to develop safe, reliable, and trustworthy artificial intelligence. This move indicates that Apple will soon integrate its generative AI product, Apple Intelligence, into its core offerings, serving its 2 billion users.

10% of American workers face high occupational risks from AI, with 20% of workers in jobs that are highly exposed to AI. The report highlights that artificial intelligence could significantly change the way work is done without completely eliminating jobs.

Nine artificial intelligence companies, including Adobe, IBM, and Nvidia, have pledged to the White House to develop safe, reliable, and trustworthy AI. This is the second such agreement made between the Biden administration and AI companies, joining the ranks of companies like Meta, Google, and OpenAI, which have previously reached safety commitments with the White House. The companies signing the agreement commit to conducting internal and external testing before commercially releasing AI systems.

The Biden-Harris administration has launched a two-year AI Cybersecurity Challenge to test how artificial intelligence can protect America's most critical software. Led by DARPA and in collaboration with Anthropic, Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI, the challenge features a prize pool of nearly $20 million. This initiative represents a significant effort by the White House to ensure that AI can securely and reliably protect U.S. software.