2023-09-30 15:05:50
The chief artificial intelligence official at the US Department of Defense called for more transparency on the part of artificial intelligence developers regarding how their technologies work.
According to Bloomberg, Craig Martell believes that the department needs to learn more regarding artificial intelligence tools before fully committing to using them.
Martell wants companies to share insights into how they create their own AI programs so that the Pentagon feels “comfortable and safe adopting them.”
Currently, AI programs rely on large language models (LLMs), which use huge data sets to power tools such as chatbots and image generators. However, these services are often provided without revealing their inner workings, making it difficult for users to understand how the technology arrives at decisions or how they improve over time.
American concern
Martell expressed concern regarding the lack of information regarding the data used in these models. He also highlighted the risks posed by artificial intelligence systems, which companies often fail to disclose.
To address these issues, Martell is inviting industry leaders and academics to a symposium in Washington next February.
The symposium aims to identify appropriate uses of artificial intelligence within the Pentagon, and develop standards related to sensitive issues.
Martell’s team has already identified 200 potential uses of artificial intelligence within the ministry, and stresses that they do not want to stop its use completely, but rather want to understand its benefits and risks.
The Pentagon has more than 800 AI projects underway, some of which involve weapons systems. Given the high risks involved in these projects, the Pentagon will hold higher standards in how it uses algorithmic models than the private sector.
Martel believes that obtaining inaccurate results is simply unacceptable, especially in critical situations where “human lives are at stake.”
By seeking greater transparency and understanding of AI tools, the US Department of Defense aims to ensure the responsible and effective implementation of AI technology in its operations.
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