Executive and Agency Actions #
A common refrain is that the government is doing nothing about AI. This is not accurate - there is already a lot being done by the government. The need for more comprehensive AI regulation should be challenged.
White House actions under Biden-Harris Administration #
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“ Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence” October 30, 2023
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“ Voluntary Commitments from Leading Artificial Intelligence Companies to Manage the Risks Posed by AI,” July 21, 2023.
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“ New Steps to Advance Responsible Artificial Intelligence Research, Development, and Deployment,” May 23, 2023.
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Big impact created: In May 2023, the Biden-Harris administration updated the National AI Research and Development Strategic Plan, emphasizing a principled and coordinated approach to international collaboration in AI research.
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“ New Actions to Promote Responsible AI Innovation that Protects Americans’ Rights and Safety,” May 4, 2023.
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“ Biden-Harris Administration Tackles Racial and Ethnic Bias in Home Valuations” March 23, 2023
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“ Executive Order on Further Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through The Federal Government,” February 26, 2023.
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“ Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights” October 4, 2022.
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“ Key Actions to Advance Tech Accountability and Protect the Rights of the American Public,” October 4, 2022.
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“ Executive Order On Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government” January 20, 2021
White House actions under Trump #
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EO 13960 directed agencies to conduct an annual inventory of their AI use cases, and to publish them to the extent possible. Here is the result.
Executive actions #
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National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)
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U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s Artificial Intelligence and Algorithmic Fairness Initiative
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a warning on Tuesday on generative AI chatbots being used by banks. The agency says it has received “numerous” complaints from customers who say the chatbots have failed to provide “timely, straightforward” answers to their questions.
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Food and Drug Administration
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Joint Statement on Enforcement Efforts Against Discrimination and Bias in Automated Systems
In May 2023, the Biden-Harris administration updated the National AI Research and Development Strategic Plan, emphasizing a principled and coordinated approach to international collaboration in AI research. The Office of Science and Technology Policy issued a request for information to obtain
public input on AI’s impact. The National
Telecommunications and Information
Administration sought feedback on what policies can create trust in AI systems through an AI Accountability Policy Request for Comment.
Regulatory comments
- Maintaining American Leadership in AI
- Promoting the Use of Trustworthy AI in the Federal Government =======
Acerbo datus maxime #
A common refrain is that the government is doing nothing about AI. This is not accurate - there is already a lot being done by the government. The need for more comprehensive AI regulation should be challenged.
White House actions #
- Office of Management and Budget will soon release draft policy
- “ FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Secures Voluntary Commitments from Leading Artificial Intelligence Companies to Manage the Risks Posed by AI,” July 21, 2023.
- “ FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Takes New Steps to Advance Responsible Artificial Intelligence Research, Development, and Deployment,” May 23, 2023.
- “ FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Actions to Promote Responsible AI Innovation that Protects Americans’ Rights and Safety,” May 4, 2023.
- “ Executive Order on Further Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through The Federal Government,” February 26, 2023.
- “ Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights” October 2022.
- “ FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Key Actions to Advance Tech Accountability and Protect the Rights of the American Public,” October 4, 2022.
- EO 13960 directed agencies to conduct an annual inventory of their AI use cases, and to publish them to the extent possible. Here is the result.
Executive actions #
The Biden-Harris Administration has already taken “ New Steps to Advance Responsible Artificial Intelligence Research, Development, and Deployment,” has tackled “ Racial and Ethnic Bias in Home Valuations,” put out Executive Order 4091, and released a “ Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights.
NIST AI Risk Management Framework
- AI Accountability Policy Request for Comment
- FTC will regulate.
- U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s Artificial Intelligence and Algorithmic Fairness Initiative
- CFPB and Federal Partners Confirm Automated Systems and Advanced Technology Not an Excuse for Lawbreaking Behavior
- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a warning on Tuesday on generative AI chatbots being used by banks. The agency says it has received “numerous” complaints from customers who say the chatbots have failed to provide “timely, straightforward” answers to their questions.
- https://www.thefdalawblog.com/2023/05/change-is-inevitable-plan-ahead-an-assessment-of-fdas-draft-guidance-on-predetermined-change-control-plans-for-artificial-intelligence-machine-learning-enabled-device-software-func/
- Department of Education
- Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
- Federal Trade Commission
- Joint Statement
- National Science and Technology Council
- National Institutes of Health
- National Institute of Standards and Technology
- National Science Foundation
- White House
https://www.democrats.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/schumer_ai_framework.pdf
The U.S. has released numerous frameworks and guidelines. Congress has passed legislation to preserve U.S. leadership in AI research and development, as well as control government use of AI. In May 2023, the Biden-Harris administration updated the National AI Research and Development Strategic Plan, emphasizing a principled and coordinated approach to international collaboration in AI research. The Office of Science and Technology Policy issued a request for information to obtain public input on AI’s impact. The National
Telecommunications and Information
Administration sought feedback on what policies can create trust in AI systems through an AI Accountability Policy Request for Comment.
Specific AI governance law and policy includes:
- Maintaining American Leadership in AI
- Promoting the Use of Trustworthy AI in the
- The Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of AI
Frameworks #
- FTC Act, Section 5
- Fair Credit Reporting Act
- Equal Credit Opportunity Act
- Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
- Americans with Disabilities Act
- Age Discrimination in Employment Act
- Fair Housing Act
- Genetic Information and Nondiscrimination Act
Acts and bills #
- AI Training Act
- National AI Initiative Act](https://www.congress.gov/116/crpt/hrpt617/CRPT-116hrpt617.pdf)[ ](https://www.congress.gov/116/crpt/hrpt617/CRPT-116hrpt617.pdf)(Division E, Sec. 5001)
- AI in Government Act](https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr133/BILLS-116hr133enr.pdf) (Division U, Sec. 101)
- Algorithmic Accountability Act [DRAFT]
National AI Commission Act [DRAFT]
- Digital Platform Commission Act [DRAFT]
- Global Technology Leadership Act [DRAFT]
- Transparent Automated Governance Act [DRAFT]
• Nonbinding frameworks:
- Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights
- National Institute of Standards and
Technology AI Risk Management Framework
- Guidance for Regulation of AI Applications
• Government initiatives:
- Voluntary Commitments from Leading AI
Companies to Manage the Risks Posed by AI
- TTC Joint Roadmap on Evaluation and
Measurement Tools for Trustworthy AI and Risk Management
- Congressional AI effort of Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y.
- National Security Commission on AI
- Bipartisan legislative framework for AI announced by U.S. Senators Richard
Blumenthal, D-Conn., and Josh Hawley, R-Mo.