Premier Informs White House National AI Strategy

Premier submitted comments to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) in response to an RFI to inform the Administration as it develops its national artificial intelligence (AI) strategy. In its comments, Premier outlined recommendations to advance equity, build trust and transparency and promote economic growth, while remaining mindful of the potential threats that AI could pose to individual safety and national security if misused.

Premier specifically requests that OSTP consider the following in developing a National AI Strategy:

• Promote transparency by holding AI technology to publicly-reported metrics based on outcomes, not on inputs;
• Mitigate risks of bias and discrimination by requiring publicly reported disparity testing results, both before and after technology deployment;
• Incorporate guidelines for AI risk assessments that identify potential risks, potential mitigation strategies, detailed explanations of recommended uses for the tool and risks that could arise should the tool be used inappropriately;
• Establish data standards that include an objective assessment of potential sources of bias or inaccuracy introduced through poor dataset construction, cleaning, or use;
• Establish guidelines for proper data collection, storage and use that sufficiently protect patient rights and safety;
• Prevent inappropriate or unintended use of AI technologies by requiring developers to clearly describe recommended and prohibited use cases;
• Mitigate risk of automation bias through comprehensive risk assessment and workforce training efforts;
• Avoid across-the-board freezes on AI technology development, which would put American companies at a competitive disadvantage globally;
• Require agencies with sector-specific jurisdiction over AI policy to hire technologists with AI-specific expertise to incorporate into current industry and legal regulatory frameworks; and
• Engage in public-private partnerships with AI industry experts to ensure any regulatory framework reflects the cutting edge of AI technology.