AI, Government and the Future

Algorithm Authority

Corner Alliance
October 24, 2024

Welcome to our weekly dive into the exciting world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its impact on the U.S. Government!

AI is progressing at an incredible pace, and we're just scratching the surface. With so much information out there, it can be overwhelming to keep up.

We're here to provide you with insightful analysis and a concise summary, delivered to you on a regular basis. Stay informed, stay up-to-date, and join us on this thrilling journey into the future of AI.

Episode 24 Recap: Andrew Nowicki Product Manager for AI & Data Accelerator at DoD Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office

In the twenty-fourth episode of AI, Government, and the Future, Andrew Nowicki, Team Lead of Product Manager for AI and Data Accelerator at the DoD Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO), explores the topic of responsible AI. He discusses the DoD's new data and AI strategy, which focuses on empowering human-centric decisions and driving secure innovation, as well as the implications of the EU's progressive AI Act, and the future of AI across various sectors.

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Spotlight

FTC Launches New Initiative Targeting 5 AI Companies

On Wednesday, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) took enforcement actions against five AI companies—DoNotPay, Ascend Ecom, Ecommerce Empire Builders, Rytr, and FBA Machine—under its new initiative, Operation AI Comply. This effort targets deceptive practices in the AI and machine learning industry. The companies were accused of making false advertising claims about their AI services and misleading consumers about product effectiveness. FTC Chair Lina Khan emphasized that using AI to deceive or defraud is illegal, with no exceptions to existing laws. The accused products ranged from AI-enabled online storefronts and an AI writing assistant to an AI-generated legal service. According to the FTC, these companies leveraged AI-related hype to lure customers into fraudulent schemes. Under Khan's leadership, the FTC has been cracking down on deceptive marketing in the AI sector, previously focusing on impersonation scams and launching a contest to identify synthetic voice content.

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The Number

$1 Billion

The US Treasury Department utilized machine learning AI to detect and prevent financial fraud, recovering $1 billion in check fraud in fiscal 2024. Overall, AI efforts helped prevent and recover more than $4 billion in fraud that year. The department’s use of AI aims to protect taxpayer money from fraud, which surged during the Covid-19 pandemic. By analyzing vast amounts of data and detecting subtle patterns, machine learning can identify suspicious transactions in milliseconds once trained.

In-Depth

Inside the State Department's AI Chatbot Initiative: An Exclusive Look

The State Department's internal AI chatbot development is a collaborative effort between its cybersecurity, AI, and diplomatic technology teams, aiming to streamline operations while ensuring secure implementation. Led by Matthew Graviss, Chief Data and AI Officer, and Gharun Lacy, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Cyber and Technology Security, the project leverages Microsoft Azure’s OpenAI to assist diplomats with tasks like summarizing extensive reports, allowing them to focus more on engagement. By integrating cybersecurity from the start, the team expedited deployment while addressing vulnerabilities. With strong leadership support from Secretary Antony Blinken, the project advanced quickly through regular executive coordination. The chatbot aims to enhance, not replace, human staff, boosting efficiency across the department’s diplomatic missions.