The House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence (AI) released its sweeping end-of-year report Tuesday, laying out a roadmap for Congress as it crafts policy surrounding the advancing technology.
The 253-page report takes a deep dive into how the U.S. can harness AI in social, economic and health settings, while acknowledging how the technology can be harmful or misused in some cases.
“This report highlights America’s leadership in its approach to responsible AI innovation while considering guardrails that may be appropriate to safeguard the nation against current and emerging threats,” task force co-chairs Jay Obernolte (R-Calif.) and Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) wrote in a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.).
The report follows a months-long probe by Obernolte, Lieu and 22 other congressional members, who spoke with more than 100 technical experts, government officials, academics, legal scholars and business leaders to produce dozens of recommendations for different industry sectors.
Amid both excitement and concerns over the emerging technology, lawmakers introduced more than 100 bills regarding AI use this session, though most did not make it across the finish line, leaving Congress with an uncertain path forward on the issue.
The report seeks to serve as a blueprint for future legislation and other actions, breaking recommendations into 14 areas of society ranging from healthcare to national security to small businesses and more.
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