Senate delays AI legislation as Schumer arranges ‘forums’ to educate lawmakers.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer Aims to Educate Senators on Artificial Intelligence
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) is taking steps to ensure that senators are well-informed about the rapidly advancing field of artificial intelligence (AI). In an effort to promote understanding and informed decision-making, Schumer has announced a series of “forums” that will provide senators with the necessary knowledge to vote on future AI-related legislation.
“Even when companies are good and want to have some of the protections that we need, if their competitors aren’t doing it, they’re going to be under huge pressure not to do it themselves,” Schumer emphasized. ”That’s why Congress must join the AI revolution. The federal government — we have no choice.”
During a recent discussion at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Schumer expressed that legislation pertaining to AI is unlikely to move forward in Congress until at least 2024. However, he assured that progress would not be delayed for an extended period, stating, “It’s not going to be days or weeks, but it’s not going to be years. Months would be the proper timeline that I would give you.”
Last week, the Senate held a classified briefing with intelligence and defense officials to discuss the potential regulation of AI. This briefing was part of a series of planned summer meetings on the topic.
Schumer has already introduced federal AI legislation, known as the SAFE Innovation Framework, and has set up nine “AI Insight Forums” to facilitate discussions with experts. These forums, scheduled to be hosted by Congress in the coming fall, aim to assist lawmakers in establishing guidelines for the responsible use of AI. The bipartisan effort includes Senators Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Todd Young (R-IA), and Mike Rounds (R-SD).
Furthermore, Schumer is expected to introduce amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act that address the potential of AI.
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