House AI Task Force Issues ‘End-of-Year’ Report, Advocates for ‘Light Touch’ on AI Regulations – One America News Network
By OAN Staff Blake Wolf
11:04 AM – Wednesday, December 18, 2024
The House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence (AI) published an extensive report on Tuesday, urging Congress to adopt “a flexible sectoral regulatory framework” within its 253 pages.
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“This report emphasizes America’s leading role in responsible AI innovation while highlighting the necessary precautions to protect the nation from both current and future threats,” co-chairs Reps. Jay Obernolte (R-Calif.) and Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) stated.
Obernolte and Lieu allegedly consulted over 100 “AI technical experts,” industry leaders, academics, and government representatives to gain insights on how the U.S. government can effectively leverage AI for societal, economic, and health purposes while acknowledging its potential risks if it is “mishandled.”
“We do not believe it is wise for the United States to mimic other countries by creating an entirely new bureaucracy for AI with a blanket licensing requirement,” Obernolte asserted. “We maintain that sectoral regulators possess the expertise required to oversee AI regulations within their specific domains.”
“However, we also recognize the need for them to have access to pools of resources, technical expertise, evaluation standards, and federal support to perform their roles effectively,” he added.
This report comes on the heels of Congress introducing more than 100 AI-related bills this session, most of which have failed, leaving the regulatory landscape for this emerging technology ambiguous and open-ended.
“It is unreasonable to expect Congress to establish definitive AI legislation this year,” the report noted. “Policies will likely need to adapt and evolve alongside advancements in AI technology.”
The report further emphasized the importance of ensuring that the technology prioritizes “human impact and individual freedoms.”
“Misuse of AI can infringe on laws and undermine the fundamental rights of Americans,” the report pointed out. “Understanding the potential flaws and limitations of AI models can help mitigate detrimental uses of this technology.”
Moreover, the task force report advocated for increased educational initiatives in AI technology for students from kindergarten through high school, anticipating that AI will increasingly permeate various sectors of society.
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