Weekly Policy Summary, June 10, 2024:
Title: Navigating AI Regulation in the Federal Government: A Look at the PREPARED Act and Senator Lee's Draft Bill
AI is fast becoming a staple in various sectors, and governments worldwide are grappling with how to ensure its ethical and safe use. Enter the U.S. Congress, where Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) have proposed the PREPARED for AI Act, while Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) is circulating a draft bill to limit FCC rulemaking regarding AI. Let's dive in!
The Promoting Responsible Evaluation and Procurement to Advance Readiness for Enterprise-wide Deployment (PREPARED) for AI Act, if passed, would require federal agencies to categorize their AI uses based on risk. From there, agencies would need to identify, test, and monitor potential risks before, during, and after purchasing AI tools. Additionally, government contracts for AI capabilities would include safety and security terms pertaining to data ownership, civil rights, civil liberties, and privacy.
Meanwhile, Senator Mike Lee's draft bill, which is yet to be introduced, reportedly aims to prevent the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from creating new rules concerning AI-generated content disclosure in political ads on TV and radio.
Looking at the EU as a comparative example, the European Union’s AI Act is one of the most comprehensive attempts at AI regulation globally. It classifies AI systems depending on their risk levels, with high-risk systems— like those in healthcare and employment — subject to stringent requirements such as conformity assessments and human oversight.
In the United States, there are discussions and proposals about AI regulation, but no centralized federal AI act like the EU's. Regulations often address specific sectors or issues, like privacy or cybersecurity.
To get an accurate and up-to-date understanding of the PREPARED for AI Act or Senator Lee's draft bill, it's advisable to consult official legislative documents or press releases from the relevant senators' offices. Remember, an informed dollop of knowledge goes a long way! 🤖📜🚀🌍
- The PREPARED for AI Act, if passed, will mandate federal agencies to establish a policy for AI use based on risk levels, focusing on safety, security, data ownership, civil rights, civil liberties, and privacy.
- In contrast, Senator Mike Lee's draft bill aims to limit the Federal Communications Commission's ability to create rules on AI-generated content disclosure in political ads on TV and radio, inserting politics into the policy-and-legislation surrounding AI.
- Despite ongoing discussions and various proposals, the United States lacks a centralized federal AI act similar to the European Union's AI Act, with regulations primarily addressing specific sectors or issues such as privacy or cybersecurity.
