"Former Kamala Harris Adviser Jonathan Mayer Named First Chief AI Officer at US Justice Department"

The Justice Department has appointed Jonathan Mayer, a former adviser to Vice President Kamala Harris, as its first-ever chief science and technology adviser and chief AI officer to address the impact of artificial intelligence on the criminal justice system. Mayer will lead a board of law enforcement and civil rights officials to advise the department on the ethics and efficacy of AI systems, as well as recruit more technological experts. U.S. officials are considering the benefits and risks of AI, with Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco highlighting its potential to combat crime while also posing security risks, including election interference and the spread of disinformation.