The Frontier Model Forum For AI Safety
Leading tech companies Anthropic, Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI have announced the creation of the Frontier Model Forum for the safety of artificial intelligence.
Created on July 26|Last edited on July 26
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Tech giants Anthropic, Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI have announced the creation of the Frontier Model Forum, an industry consortium centered on ensuring the safe and responsible advancement of frontier AI models.
Frontier?
Frontier models, as defined by the Forum, are large-scale machine learning models with capabilities surpassing those currently found in leading models, with the potential to perform a multitude of tasks. The forum will bring together the technical and operational knowledge of its member companies to provide benefits to the whole AI ecosystem.
Objectives
The main objectives of the forum include boosting AI safety research to ensure the responsible development of frontier models and enabling independent evaluations of their capabilities and safety. The forum also aims to outline best practices for responsible development and deployment, assisting the public in understanding the technology's capabilities, limitations, and impacts.
Collaboration Focused
Moreover, the Forum is eager to work with policymakers, academia, civil society, and companies to spread knowledge about trust and safety risks associated with frontier AI models. It will also support the development of applications that help tackle society's biggest challenges, such as climate change, cancer detection and prevention, and cyber threats.
Membership to the forum is open to organizations that are actively developing and deploying frontier models, show a firm commitment to safety, and are eager to contribute to the forum's efforts, including participating in joint initiatives.
Areas of Focus
The Forum has announced its intention to concentrate on three key areas in the coming year: identifying best practices, advancing AI safety research, and facilitating information sharing among companies and governments. The main aim is to ensure AI models are developed and deployed responsibly, mitigating potential risks.
Key People
Kent Walker, Google & Alphabet's President of Global Affairs, expressed his excitement about collaborating with other leading companies to promote responsible AI. Similarly, Brad Smith, Microsoft's Vice Chair & President, emphasized the crucial responsibility of companies creating AI technology to ensure safety, security, and human control.
OpenAI’s Vice President of Global Affairs, Anna Makanju, emphasized the urgency of oversight and governance, urging AI companies to align on safety practices. Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, echoed this sentiment, expressing the potential of AI to transform the world and the need for safe and responsible development.
The Plan
Over the next few months, the Forum plans to establish an Advisory Board, a working group, and an executive board to guide its strategy and priorities. They also aim to consult with civil society and governments regarding the Forum's design and potential collaboration. The Forum has expressed its willingness to work with existing government and multilateral initiatives such as the G7 Hiroshima process and the OECD’s work on AI risks, standards, and social impact.
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