As innovative but largely unchecked artificial intelligence (AI) technology permeates more aspects of daily life, a chorus of lawmakers and technology leaders is seeking to manage the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI). There are growing calls for new regulations to
On Wednesday (May 15), a bipartisan group of senators unveiled a long-awaited plan to strengthen America's AI efforts, while significantly postponing the thorny issue of regulating rapidly advancing technology. They called for a significant increase in funding.
The law's blueprint, laid out in a 20-page document titled “Advancing American Innovation in Artificial Intelligence,” would increase government and private sector AI research and development to $32 billion annually by 2026. I'm looking for.
The plan was proposed by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D.N., and three of his colleagues.
National movement calling for AI regulation
US politicians have been calling for stronger AI regulations for some time.
Sen. Mitt Romney last month called for stronger federal regulation of AI. But experts say the technology's rapid development and widespread application means these efforts are likely to encounter obstacles, making effective monitoring a complex challenge. While many acknowledge the potential risks associated with AI, they emphasize the difficulty of determining which AI systems require strict regulation, and emphasize the importance of promoting innovation and mitigating those risks. He emphasized the need to strike a balance between the two.
AI regulation faces headwinds at the state level. This year, Colorado and Connecticut introduced bills to become national leaders in artificial intelligence regulation, targeting companies that develop and use AI systems, and banning discrimination in critical services such as health care, employment and housing. But Connecticut's effort collapsed when the Democratic governor threatened to veto it, citing concerns about stifling an emerging industry. At the same time, Colorado's bill is under intense pressure from a tech lobby that opposes a state-by-state approach to regulation, and lawmakers across the country are watching the outcome closely.
National efforts to rein in AI are part of a larger global effort. The United States and China are set to hold their first high-level talks on AI, which experts believe could have a major impact on the future of international commerce. Discussions aim to govern AI technology and regulation, shape policy, and develop cooperation and safeguards against accidental mismanagement or intentional weaponization that could disrupt markets, industries, and security systems. The goal is to establish a foundation for this.
OpenAI CEO wants a global AI agency
The private sector is also demanding change.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to create an international body to regulate artificial intelligence, citing concerns that advanced AI systems could soon cause “significant global harm” expressed support for.
Speaking on the All In podcast on Friday (May 10), Altman emphasized the need for a balanced approach to regulation and warned against excessive and insufficient oversight. He believes that AI systems could soon have negative impacts across borders, and that international regulatory bodies will be needed to ensure the safety of the most powerful AI models.
“I think there will be a time in the not-too-distant future, not decades from now, where cutting-edge AI systems have the potential to cause significant harm on a global scale,” Altman said on the podcast. .
He believes AI systems will have “adverse effects far beyond the confines of a single country,” and that AI systems will be tested by “international bodies that review the most powerful systems and ensure reasonable safety testing.” He said he hopes it will be regulated.