This week, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco hosted the fourth convening of the "Justice AI Initiative," which she launched earlier this year to shape the Justice Department’s AI policy. The initiative aims to understand how AI will impact the Department’s mission to uphold the rule of law, ensure national safety, and protect civil rights. The "Justice AI" program brings together stakeholders from civil society, industry, academia, and law enforcement to discuss both the potential benefits and risks associated with AI.
On Thursday, Deputy AG Monaco welcomed organizations and advocates focused on civil rights, democracy, and technology to discuss ways to address the civil rights and civil liberties challenges posed by AI. Participants raised concerns about the use of AI, algorithms, and automated systems in making critical decisions that affect individuals' rights and opportunities—such as fair access to employment and housing—and highlighted issues related to the security of personal health information. They also discussed the potential misuse of AI to suppress voting rights through methods like imitating trusted sources or proliferating deepfakes.
Previously, Deputy AG Monaco met with industry representatives in San Francisco to discuss how malicious actors misuse AI. She emphasized that information sharing between private industry and government is crucial for understanding and combating crimes facilitated by AI.
The Department has also engaged with federal, state, and local law enforcement leaders nationwide to examine how criminals are leveraging AI for their schemes. Discussions included strategies for law enforcement agencies to use AI effectively while maintaining respect for civil rights and liberties.
Additionally, the Department’s Criminal Division recently held a meeting with compliance executives to learn about corporate uses of AI and how companies are managing its risks. Insights from this discussion will contribute to updates in the Criminal Division’s Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs.
Further meetings are planned over the coming months as part of Executive Order 14110 on “Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence.”