The Washington Sun · Jeff Stein ·

The NSA told lawmakers it is spending billions this year to test AI models; proposals for a US AI regulatory body estimated costs of $20M-$40M per year

The price tag is significantly higher than previously known.

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The Washington Sun — The NSA told lawmakers it is spending billions this year to test AI models; proposals for a US AI regulatory body estimated costs of $20M-$40M per year ↗

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