The National Security Memorandum (NSM) released last month outlines key objectives to ensure that the United States leads in the development of safe, secure, and trustworthy AI, harnesses AI for national security while upholding democratic values, and advances international consensus on AI governance, and also includes a specific focus on leveraging PET for sensitive data. Vaultree largely contributes to these objectives through its Encrypted Machine Learning (EML) technology, allowing organizations globally to advance AI deployment while enabling AI secure and ethical use.

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Objective 1: Ensure U.S. Leadership in Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy AI

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1. Protecting AI Intellectual Property and Countering Espionage

• NSM Directive: Prioritize counterintelligence efforts against adversaries attempting to steal U.S. AI technology and provide AI developers with timely cybersecurity and counterintelligence information.
• Vaultree’s Contribution: Vaultree's EML enables AI models on encrypted data without the need to decrypt it, ensuring that sensitive data remains secure throughout its lifecycle. By keeping AI algorithms and datasets encrypted during processing, Vaultree enables the secure deployment of AI while reducing the risk of intellectual property theft.

2. Empowering Diverse AI Research

• NSM Directive: Expand the National AI Research Resource to enable researchers from universities, civil society, and small businesses to conduct meaningful AI research.
• Vaultree’s Contribution: Vaultree's EML facilitates secure access to sensitive datasets for a broader range of researchers. By allowing data to remain encrypted during analysis, Vaultree enables researchers worldwide to work with proprietary or confidential data without risking exposure. This, combined with the upcoming open-sourcing of our groundbreaking Encrypted Machine Learning library, democratizes AI research, fostering innovation that benefits the global community.

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Objective 2: Harness Cutting-Edge AI for National Security While Upholding Democratic Values

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1. Ethical Use of AI in National Security Missions

• NSM Directive: Implement AI governance and risk management frameworks that ensure AI use aligns with democratic values, protecting human rights, civil liberties, and privacy.
• Vaultree's Contribution: Vaultree's EML allows national security agencies to leverage AI capabilities on sensitive data without compromising privacy or civil liberties. By processing data in its encrypted form, Vaultree ensures that personal information is not exposed or misused, upholding ethical standards and democratic values. This approach supports U.S. national security objectives and sets a precedent for ethical AI use globally.

2. Mitigating Risks Related to Privacy and Bias

• NSM Directive: Require mechanisms for risk management, evaluation, accountability, and transparency to mitigate AI risks related to invasions of privacy, bias, discrimination, and other human rights abuses.
• Vaultree's Contribution: Vaultree's EML inherently protects against privacy invasions by keeping data encrypted during processing. This reduces the risk of unauthorized access and misuse of personal data. Additionally, secure data sharing enabled by Vaultree facilitates the use of more diverse datasets, helping to reduce bias and improve the fairness of AI models, contributing to more equitable AI applications worldwide.

3. Streamlining Collaboration with Innovative Vendors

• NSM Directive: Propose streamlined procurement practices and ease collaboration with non-traditional vendors.
• Vaultree's Contribution: As an innovative company with global operations and partnerships—including significant presence and collaborations in the United States—Vaultree represents a non-traditional vendor offering advanced encrypted AI solutions. By integrating Vaultree's technology, U.S. agencies can enhance their AI capabilities while fostering international collaboration that benefits the broader global community.

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Objective 3: Advance International Consensus and Governance Around AI

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1. Establishing Global Standards for Secure AI

• NSM Directive: Collaborate with allies and partners to establish a governance framework that ensures AI is developed and used in adherence to international law and the protection of human rights.
• Vaultree's Contribution: Vaultree's EML technology sets a global benchmark for secure and ethical AI practices. By promoting encryption standards that protect data privacy and security, Vaultree contributes to shaping international norms and policies around responsible AI use. This supports U.S. efforts and fosters international collaboration.

2. Countering Adversaries’ Malicious Use of AI

• NSM Directive: Track and counter adversary development and use of AI for national security purposes.
• Vaultree's Contribution: Vaultree's EML enhances the security of AI systems against adversarial attacks, including data breaches and model manipulation. By ensuring that data and AI models remain encrypted, Vaultree reduces vulnerabilities that adversaries could exploit.

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Conclusion

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Vaultree significantly contributes to the NSM objectives while promoting advancements in AI for the benefit of the world. By providing Encrypted Machine Learning solutions, Vaultree:

• Enhances Global AI Security and Trustworthiness: Protecting AI models and data from espionage and unauthorized access, maintaining leadership in AI innovation for all partners.
• Upholds Democratic Values Globally: Enabling the secure use of AI without compromising human rights, privacy, or civil liberties, supporting ethical AI deployment worldwide.
• Supports International AI Governance Efforts: Contributing to the development of international standards and norms for secure and ethical AI use, reinforcing collaborative efforts among nations.

By integrating Vaultree's EML, organizations across the globe can securely harness the power of AI while ensuring that its use is responsible, ethical, and aligned with both national and international values. Vaultree's commitment to advancing AI technology benefits not only the United States and Ireland but also the global community by promoting secure, trustworthy, and ethical AI practices. Vaultree will continue to work closely with relevant agencies and NIST to support the development of guidelines under the NSM and its implementation.