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Kieron Allen guest-hosts today’s episode and discusses Salesforce’s work with NIST on safety and ethics when it comes to use of artificial intelligence (AI).
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Highlights
00:16 — Salesforce has been selected to join the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s US AI Safety Institute Consortium, known as AISIC, as a member of its inaugural class. The consortium was formed in response to the White House’s AI Executive Order, and it draws on the expertise of a wide range of organizations to develop guidelines and standards for AI measurement and policy.
00:50 — Salesforce says the public-private sector collaboration will be vital in bridging the gap between AI development and customer trust in the technology. This builds on the company’s independent investments in ethical AI.
01:13 — The consortium is a positive step towards alleviating the concerns of consumers and developing AI initiatives that don’t lead to harmful outcomes. Salesforce’s involvement is a testament to the company’s dedication to creating a responsible, ethical AI ecosystem.
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