The debate on how much the federal government will regulate artificial intelligence (AI) is heating up in Washington, DC. In a recent development, the US Senate held a confidential forum in September 2023, with a subsequent forum in the following month, involving important AI tech leaders (JD Supra).
In addition to these engaging dialogs, the Biden-Harris administration has taken various active steps related to AI. One of the most significant is the comprehensive executive order that was declared on October 30. This order addresses a breadth of items such as AI’s role concerning national security, public health, privacy,…
Not only does this bring AI into the limelight, but also lays down the foundation for regulatory work in the coming administrative undertakings. The attention AI has been recieving has in turn led to increased scrutiny from the US regulatory agencies.
You, as legal professionals in top corporations and law firms, need to be aware of this evolving regulatory environment around AI. By keeping abreast of the changes, you can ensure that your organization’s AI strategy is compliant and responsive to these developments. In the coming months, it will be interesting to observe how this conversation evolves and what practical impact these reviews and regulations will have on businesses leveraging AI.