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Offering guidance on new government guidelines on the use of artificial intelligence

APA Services responds to a National Institute of Standards and Technology request for information on government use of AI tools.

Date created: February 7, 2024 1 min read
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American Psychological Association. (2024, February 7). Offering guidance on new government guidelines on the use of artificial intelligence. https://www.apaservices.org/advocacy/news/artificial-intelligence-government-guidelines

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On December 5, 2023, APA Services filed comments (PDF, 342KB)opens in new window in response to a National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) request for informationopens in new window on the implementation of Executive Order 14110opens in new window, the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). These comments highlighted the critical role of psychology in understanding human-technology interaction when it comes to the development, analysis, and future deployment of AI tools. The comments also emphasized that as new AI tools emerge, the psychological science will also evolve and must be considered when shaping policy.

In addition, the comments detailed the implications of the deployment and development of new AI tools within the federal government across several different areas including healthcare, national security, and government operations. Implications include the need for stricter safety and security guidelines, particularly highlighting the profound impact AI could have on the delivery of mental health services and the future of research. Additionally, the comments outlined potential benefits and pitfalls of the use of AI in education, its evolving role in the workplace, and the critical importance of prioritizing nondiscrimination and diversity.

APA Services also provided a set of policy recommendations (PDF, 142KB)opens in new window on AI development, use, and regulation. These recommendations, grounded in high-level concepts, aim to ensure that considerations of equity, safety, privacy, and health are adequately addressed as AI continues to advance. 

APA Services is dedicated to advancing discussions and policies on the responsible development and use of AI. Through active and ongoing engagement with regulatory bodies like NIST, APA Services seeks to shape a future where AI is developed and deployed in a manner that prioritizes ethical considerations, safeguards individual well-being, and promotes psychological science.

For more information, contact Corbin Evans.