Staff Reports
Oh boy, hold on to your hats, folks! The Biden administration’s grand plan to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) through the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is like a comedy of errors straight out of a bad sitcom. The NIST, which is supposed to be overseeing AI regulation, is more like a comedy of errors straight out of a bad sitcom. According to The Washington Post, the agency is facing some serious issues with its labs and funding. We’re talking black mold, blackouts, leaks, floods, and a skeleton crew of a staff. It’s like a scene from a horror movie, but scarier because it’s real life!
Biden Tech Agency Grapples With Lab Flooding And Funding Woes Amid AI Regulation Push https://t.co/XM09gYWaFn
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And get this, folks – the lack of funding has caused some pretty wacky situations. Former and current employees spilled the beans, revealing the sad state of affairs at NIST. Black mold? Check. Leaky roofs? Check. Repeated blackouts and inconsistent internet? You betcha. It’s like the agency’s offices are a real-life version of the Addams Family mansion. And to top it all off, they’ve got minimal staff trying to navigate this chaotic mess. It’s like trying to cook a five-course meal with only a toaster oven!
But wait, there’s more! NIST is trying to establish an AI Safety Institute, which sounds like a good idea on paper. However, some smart cookies in the AI world are worried that Big Tech companies are going to have too much influence over the agency. And can you blame them? Amazon is throwing $5 million in computing resources at the institute, and Microsoft is sending in their engineering teams. It’s like the foxes are guarding the henhouse, folks!
Now, let’s talk about the White House’s little powwow with left-wing organizations to chat about AI policy. They’re all about fostering “fair, open, and competitive markets.” Sounds peachy, right? But let’s not forget their little collaboration back in November to combat “disinformation” and “shield democracy” from AI threats. It’s starting to sound like a sci-fi novel penned by a far-left activist!
