In a move to ensure responsible development and deployment of artificial intelligence, President Joe Biden is set to sign a memorandum outlining guidelines for intelligence and national security agencies to follow. The directive prioritizes human oversight and security, particularly in areas where AI tools may be used as targeting weapons.

The memo emphasizes the importance of keeping humans "in the loop" when it comes to AI decision-making, prohibiting autonomous decisions on granting asylum, tracking individuals based on ethnicity or religion, or classifying someone as a "known terrorist." This move is seen as a crucial step in preventing the misuse of AI technology.

Furthermore, the memorandum calls for increased protection of AI research and development from foreign espionage and theft. The newly established AI Safety Institute will play a key role in inspecting AI tools before their release, ensuring they cannot be exploited by terrorist groups or hostile nations.

While the impact of this order remains to be seen, with most deadlines set to lapse after Biden's term in office, it marks a significant step towards establishing accountability and transparency in the development of AI.