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8.5

National Governance

Government action may be crucial for AI safety. Governments have the authority to enforce AI regulations, to direct their own AI activities, and to influence other governments through measures such as export regulations and security agreements.

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Explain three ways that governments can use standards to reduce risks from AIs.

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Governments can establish best practices that are widely followed, require compliance for public procurement, and incorporate standards into regulations, among other things.

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Why is legal liability insufficient for dealing with risks from advanced AIs?

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Liability cannot account for damages exceeding what companies can pay. Some risks could also disrupt the legal system itself.

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Explain three tools governments can use to ensure national competitiveness of their AI industries.

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Relevant tools include immigration policy, export controls and information security standards.

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