United States of America: National Security Memorandum on Artificial Intelligence
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Issued National Security Memorandum on Artificial Intelligence including coordinated approach to US national security
On 24 October 2024, President Biden signed the National Security Memorandum (NSM) on Artificial Intelligence (AI), emphasising its strategic importance for national security and foreign policy. The NSM outlines several actions to ensure that the Uni…
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United States of America: OMB guidance on advancing responsible acquisition of Artificial Intelligence in government
Implemented obligation to submit progress reports outlined in OMB guidance on advancing responsible acquisition of Artificial Intelligence in government
23 Mar 2025United States of America: National Institute of Standards and Technology updated guidelines on managing misuse risk for dual-use foundation models (NIST AI 800-1)
National Institute of Standards and Technology closes consultation on updated guidelines on managing misuse risk for dual-use foundation models (NIST AI 800-1)
15 Mar 2025United States of America: National Institute of Standards and Technology Guidelines for Evaluating Differential Privacy Guarantees
National Institute of Standards and Technology adopted guidelines for evaluating differential privacy guarantees (NIST SP 800-226)
06 Mar 2025United States of America: Reporting requirement for development of dual-use foundation models in Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence
Executive order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence including reporting requirements for the development of dual-use foundation models was revoked
20 Jan 2025United States of America: Public procurement access in Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence
Executive order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence including public procurement access was revoked
20 Jan 2025United States of America: Safety measures in Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence
Executive order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence including safety measures was revoked
20 Jan 2025United States of America: Worker monitoring regulation in Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence
Executive order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence including worker monitoring regulation was revoked
20 Jan 2025United States of America: Competition authority governance in Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence
Executive order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence including competition authority governance was revoked
20 Jan 2025United States of America: Content moderation regulation in Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence
Executive order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence including content moderation regulation was revoked
20 Jan 2025United States of America: Consumer protection regulation in Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence
Executive order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence including consumer protection regulation was revoked
20 Jan 2025United States of America: Intellectual Property in Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence
Executive order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence including copyright provisions was revoked
20 Jan 2025United States of America: Data protection regulation in Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence
Executive order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence including data protection regulation was revoked
20 Jan 2025United States of America: OMB Memorandum for the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies on Advancing Governance, Innovation, and Risk Management for Agency Use of Artificial Intelligence
Implemented OMB Memorandum for the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies on Advancing Governance, Innovation, and Risk Management for Agency Use of Artificial Intelligence
01 Dec 2024United States of America: DHS roles and responsibilities framework for Artificial Intelligence in critical infrastructure
Adopted DHS roles and responsibilities framework for Artificial Intelligence in critical infrastructure
14 Nov 2024United States of America: NIST-DOE memorandum of understanding on advanced artificial intelligence models
Announced NIST-DOE memorandum of understanding on advanced artificial intelligence models
30 Oct 2024United States of America: Department of Labor's Artificial Intelligence and Worker Well-being: Principles for Developers and Employers
Adopted Department of Labor updated guide on Artificial Intelligence and worker well-being including principles and best practices for developers and employers
16 Oct 2024United States of America: AI in Global Development Playbook
Adopted AI in Global Development Playbook
20 Sep 2024United States of America: Global AI Research Agenda
Adopted Global AI Research Agenda
20 Sep 2024United States of America: NTIA's inquiry on Open-Weight AI Models
Adopted NTIA Report on Dual-Use Foundation Models with Widely Available Model Weights
30 Jul 2024United States of America: USPTO inquiry into the impact of AI on certain patentability determinations
Closed consultation on USPTO inquiry into the impact of AI on certain patentability determinations
29 Jul 2024United States of America: NIST's Plan for Global Engagement on AI Standards (NIST AI 100-5)
Adopted Guidance on NIST's Plan for Global Engagement on AI Standards (NIST AI 100-5)
26 Jul 2024United States of America: NIST Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework: Generative Artificial Intelligence Profile (NIST AI 600-1)
Adopted Guidance on Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework: Generative Artificial Intelligence Profile (NIST AI 600-1)
26 Jul 2024United States of America: Secure Software Development Practices for Generative AI and Dual-Use Foundation Models (NIST SP 800-218A ipd)
Adopted Guideline on the Secure Software Development Practices for Generative AI and Dual-Use Foundation Models (NIST SP 800-218A)
26 Jul 2024United States of America: Patent and Trademark Office's guidance on patent subject matter eligibility, including on artificial intelligence
Adopted Patent and Trademark Office's guidance on patent subject matter eligibility, including on artificial intelligence
17 Jul 2024United States of America: NIST Report on Reducing Risks Posed by Synthetic Content (NIST AI 100-4)
Closed consultation on Reducing Risks Posed by Synthetic Content (NIST AI 100-4)
02 Jun 2024United States of America: Strategic Vision for Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute (AISI)
Adopted Strategic Vision for Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute (AISI)
21 May 2024United States of America: USPTO Inventorship Guidance for AI-Assisted Inventions
Closed Public Consultation on Inventorship Guidance for AI-Assisted Inventions
13 May 2024United States of America: Department of Homeland Security inquiry into risks at intersection of Artificial Intelligence and chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) threats
Issued DHS report on risks at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) threats
29 Apr 2024United States of America: DHS's Safety and Security Guidelines for Critical Infrastructure Owners and Operators
Adopted DHS's Safety and Security Guidelines for Critical Infrastructure Owners and Operators
26 Apr 2024United States of America: US Department of the Treasury Report on Managing Artificial Intelligence-Specific Cybersecurity Risks in the Financial Sector
Issued Report on Managing Artificial Intelligence-Specific Cybersecurity Risks in the Financial Sector
27 Mar 2024United States of America: Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute (USAISI)
Established Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute (USAISI)
08 Feb 2024United States of America: NIST guidelines for evaluation and red-teaming and consensus-based standard under Executive Order 14110 on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence
Closed consultation on NIST implementation guidelines and standards under Executive Order 14110 on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence
02 Feb 2024United States of America: Cybersecurity regulation in Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence
Signed Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence including cybersecurity regulation
30 Oct 2023United States of America: Monitoring requirements in Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence
Signed Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence including monitoring requirements
30 Oct 2023