The White House has requested public comment about the risks that artificial intelligence could present to the public, a step toward setting guardrails for the technology.

The Office of Science and Technology Policy issued a Request for Information on Tuesday regarding the risks that AI-powered products could present to the public. This information is a preliminary move toward the administration issuing more thorough guidelines. Congress and independent regulatory agencies have also moved toward setting rules for AI in recent weeks.

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This RFI will help the White House "advance a cohesive and comprehensive strategy to manage AI risks and harness AI opportunities," the White House said in a fact sheet provided to the Washington Examiner.

The office also released an updated National AI R&D Strategic Plan outlining priorities regarding federal investments in the technology. The Department of Education is also releasing a report titled "Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Future of Teaching and Learning: Insights and Recommendations" to help teachers realize the viability of AI tools and how to account for risks of algorithmic bias and ensure trust.

The White House previously announced initiatives to promote the responsible use of AI, including expanded funding to National AI Research Institutes, public evaluation of current AI models according to the "AI Bill of Rights," and policy guidelines for federal agencies.

In Congress, Sen. Michael Bennet (D-CO) has introduced legislation to create a task force investigating AI policies and their effect on civil liberties.

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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) previously announced he is working on legislation with experts that would regulate AI in a manner acceptable to Republicans and Democrats.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee on May 16 and called for legislators to regulate the quickly growing technology. He said that rules should be imposed on artificial intelligence "above a crucial threshold of capabilities" and that companies should be subject to a "combination of licensing or registration requirements" to release advanced models. He also said that jobs may be lost as the technology becomes more prevalent.