Three technology giants have reached an agreement with federal officials to provide advance access to their artificial intelligence systems for security evaluations before public launch.
The Department of Commerce’s Center for AI Standards and Innovation revealed the arrangement on Tuesday, which involves Microsoft, Google (owned by Alphabet), and Elon Musk’s xAI company. Under the deal announced May 5, these firms will allow government officials to examine their newest AI technologies prior to release.
According to the Commerce Department center, the partnership will enable officials to perform evaluations before deployment and conduct focused research aimed at better understanding AI capabilities while improving AI safety measures.
None of the three technology companies provided immediate responses when asked for comment about the new arrangement.
