Reflections on NIST Symposium in September 2024, Part 2
Published 10/10/2024
Written by Ken Huang, CEO of DistributedApps.ai and VP of Research at CSA GCR.
1. Introduction and Background
On September 24, 2024, I had the privilege of attending the NIST symposium "Unleashing AI Innovation, Enabling Trust." This event brought together leading experts, policymakers, and industry professionals to discuss the current state and future trajectory of artificial intelligence. I wrote Part 1 of my reflection on synthetic content issues.
This is Part 2 of my reflection, which focuses on the panel titled "Advancing Generative AI Risk Management: Understanding Risks, AI Actors, and Mitigations Across the AI Value Chain."
The panel was moderated by Chloe Autio, a NIST Associate known for her work in AI ethics and policy. The panel featured an impressive lineup of experts:
- Helen Toner from the Center for Security and Emerging Technology, bringing insights on the geopolitical implications of AI
- Taja Naidoo from Meta and Open Loop, offering perspectives from a major tech company actively involved in AI development
- Jessica Newman from the University of California, Berkeley, providing academic insights on AI ethics and governance
- Chris Meserole from the Foundation Model Forum, representing a coalition focused on the responsible development of large language models