The U.S. AI Safety Institute stands on shaky ground

The U.S. AI Safety Institute (AISI), created last November to study AI system risks, is threatened with dismantlement if Congress doesn't authorize it. Currently operating with a budget of $10 million and a research partnership with the U.K. AI Safety Institute, the AISI could be dissolved if President Biden's AI Executive Order is repealed. Authorizing the AISI would secure its future and potentially lead to more stable, long-term funding. Industry experts and organizations are urging Congress to pass legislation to ensure its continued operation and maintain U.S. leadership in AI safety.