Key Considerations for the Responsible Development and Fielding of Artificial Intelligence

TL;DR

This paper reviews essential considerations, practices, and policies for the responsible development and deployment of AI, emphasizing national security and broader applications.

Contribution

It provides a comprehensive set of key considerations and recommendations for responsible AI development, tailored for U.S. government agencies but applicable more broadly.

Findings

Identifies critical challenges in responsible AI development.

Recommends prioritized practices and policies for AI deployment.

Highlights areas for future research and policy updates.

Abstract

We review key considerations, practices, and areas for future work aimed at the responsible development and fielding of AI technologies. We describe critical challenges and make recommendations on topics that should be given priority consideration, practices that should be implemented, and policies that should be defined or updated to reflect developments with capabilities and uses of AI technologies. The Key Considerations were developed with a lens for adoption by U.S. government departments and agencies critical to national security. However, they are relevant more generally for the design, construction, and use of AI systems.