Washington D.C. Scrambles for AI Experts: CISA Appoints First Chief Amid Rising Concerns
Washington D.C. is finally getting serious about AI threats, appointing Lisa Einstein as CISA’s first AI chief. With her expertise, Einstein will help navigate the complex world of LLMs and AI models, ensuring safety and security are top priorities.
Hot Take:
Lisa Einstein has joined CISA as their head AI honcho just in time to save us from a Skynet-style apocalypse. Here’s hoping she can keep the robots in check and prevent them from binge-watching Mission Impossible for inspiration.
Key Points:
- CISA appointed Lisa Einstein as their first AI head.
- Einstein has a background in think tanks and has advised CISA on AI threats.
- She helped develop a tabletop game for AI security incidents.
- Jen Easterly, CISA’s director, compared AI to nuclear weapons in terms of potential power.
- President Biden’s interest in AI threats was sparked by Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning.
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