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Paper outlines institutional design for AI verification organizations

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A new paper from arXiv explores the critical institutional design considerations for establishing effective Independent Verification Organizations (IVOs) focused on AI technologies. The paper, authored by Uma Kalkar, highlights that while there's consensus on the need for IVOs, the practical design and policy specifications are lagging. It argues that IVOs should be capable of evaluating AI models, systems, and applications across various risk levels and stages of the AI lifecycle, not just frontier models. Drawing parallels with existing structures in financial services, education, public health, and science, the paper outlines key considerations for IVO funding, access, governance, and their integration into the broader assurance ecosystem. AI

IMPACT Provides a framework for developing organizations that can assess AI risks beyond catastrophic scenarios, potentially improving AI safety and trustworthiness.

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  1. arXiv cs.AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Uma Kalkar, Rumman Chowdhury, Reva Schwartz, Gabriella Waters ·

    Key Institutional Considerations for Designing Effective Independent Verification Organizations

    arXiv:2611.10168v2 Announce Type: replace Abstract: Independent verification organizations (IVOs) have emerged as a popular, bipartisan solution for facilitating high-quality independent evaluations of AI technologies. But momentum is outpacing design: there is emerging consensus…

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