2023–2024 AI Executive Order Webinar Series

In response to the 2023 White House Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Use and Development of Artificial Intelligence, our center launched a webinar series, "AI Executive Order Webinar Series,". This series aims to equip government and industry leaders with the insights and tools needed to navigate the rapidly evolving AI landscape.

As AI continues to transform our world, it's crucial for decision-makers to stay informed and proactive. These workshops offered:

• AI Education: Deepen your understanding of AI technologies, their potential, and their implications for your organization and society.
• Workforce Development: Learn how to prepare and upskill your workforce to thrive in an AI-driven economy.
• Information Sharing: Engage with experts and peers to exchange ideas, best practices, and strategies for implementing AI ethically and securely.

About CRC:

George Mason’s Center of Excellence in Government Cybersecurity Risk Management and Resilience (CRC) was founded in November 2023. The Center of Excellence serves as a strategic partner in federal, state and local government cybersecurity and IT modernization efforts. CRC translates state-of-the-art research into practice, provides executive education and convenes workshops and conferences on current government cybersecurity and IT modernization challenges, disseminates best practices, and fosters cybersecurity and IT modernization organizational capacity within federal, state and local governments.

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About the AI Executive Order:

The 2023 White House Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Use and Development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a significant policy aimed at guiding the responsible growth and deployment of AI technologies in the United States. Here are the key highlights:

1. Promotion of Innovation and Competitiveness:
   • Encourages research and development in AI to maintain U.S. leadership in the global AI landscape.
   • Supports public-private partnerships to accelerate AI advancements.
2. Standards and Best Practices:
   • Directs the establishment of standards and best practices for the ethical and safe use of AI.
   • Promotes the development of AI systems that are transparent, explainable, and accountable.
3. Privacy and Civil Liberties:
   • Emphasizes the protection of individual privacy and civil liberties in AI applications.
   • Mandates assessments of AI systems to ensure they do not infringe on rights and freedoms.
4. AI in Government Operations:
   • Encourages the integration of AI to enhance government services and operations.
   • Requires federal agencies to develop plans for adopting and managing AI technologies.
5. Security and Resilience:
   • Focuses on securing AI systems against cyber threats and adversarial attacks.
   • Promotes the development of resilient AI technologies that can withstand disruptions.
6. Workforce Development:
   • Supports initiatives to prepare the workforce for the AI-driven economy.
   • Encourages educational programs and training in AI-related skills.
7. International Collaboration:
   • Advocates for international cooperation on AI standards and governance.
   • Seeks to harmonize U.S. AI policies with global best practices.
8. Transparency and Public Engagement:
   • Calls for increased transparency in AI research and applications.
   • Promotes public engagement and discourse on the implications of AI.
9. Ethical AI Use:
   • Stresses the importance of using AI ethically to benefit society.
   • Encourages the development of AI that aligns with democratic values and human rights.

The executive order reflects a comprehensive approach to AI governance, balancing innovation with ethical considerations and national security concerns. It aims to ensure that AI technologies are developed and used in ways that are safe, secure, and beneficial for all citizens.

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