Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft and other firms agree to AI safeguards

There are concerns over the impact artificial intelligence will have on disinformation (AP)

Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft and other companies leading the development of artificial intelligence (AI) technology have agreed to meet a set of safeguards brokered by US President Joe Biden’s administration.

The White House said it has secured voluntary commitments from seven American companies meant to ensure their AI products are safe before they release them.