Biden signs executive order to address AI concerns

President Joe Biden speaking about government regulations on artificial intelligence systems during an event in the East Room of the White House (Evan Vucci/AP)

US President Joe Biden has signed an ambitious executive order on artificial intelligence that seeks to balance the needs of cutting-edge technology companies with national security and consumer rights, creating an early set of guardrails that could be fortified by legislation and global agreements.

Before signing the order, Mr Biden said AI is driving change at “warp speed” and carries tremendous potential as well as perils.