The George Washington University is co-leading a multi-institutional effort supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF) that will develop new artificial intelligence (AI) technologies designed to promote trust and mitigate risks, while simultaneously empowering and educating the public.

Susan Ariel Aaronson, Director of the Digital Trade and Data Governance Hub and a research professor of international affairs at GW, will use her expertise in data-driven change and international data governance to lead the institute’s fourth thrust of participatory governance and trust.

US Government Seeks Comments on AI, email them at pcast@ostp.eop.gov with “Generative AI” in the subject line.  We especially welcome public comments addressing the following questions (please indicate in your submission which questions you are addressing):

1) In an era in which convincing images, audio, and text can be generated with ease on a massive scale, how can we ensure reliable access to verifiable, trustworthy information?  How can we be certain that a particular piece of media is genuinely from the claimed source?

2) How can we best deal with the use of AI by malicious actors to manipulate the beliefs and understanding of citizens?

3) What technologies, policies, and infrastructure can be developed to detect and counter AI-generated disinformation?

4) How can we ensure that the engagement of the public with elected representatives—a cornerstone of democracy—is not drowned out by AI-generated noise?

5) How can we help everyone, including our scientific, political, industrial, and educational leaders, develop the skills needed to identify AI-generated misinformation, impersonation, and manipulation?