{"id":2037808,"date":"2023-09-19T18:09:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-19T22:09:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/live-238-pm-et-senate-intelligence-committee-hearing-on-advancing-intelligence-in-the-era-of-ai\/"},"modified":"2023-09-19T18:14:05","modified_gmt":"2023-09-19T22:14:05","slug":"live-238-pm-et-senate-intelligence-committee-hearing-on-advancing-intelligence-in-the-era-of-ai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/live-238-pm-et-senate-intelligence-committee-hearing-on-advancing-intelligence-in-the-era-of-ai\/","title":{"rendered":"LIVE: Senate Intel Committee Hearing on AI Advancement"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Flive-238-pm-et-senate-intelligence-committee-hearing-on-advancing-intelligence-in-the-era-of-ai%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2037808&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The\u2064 Senate Intelligence Committee Holds \u2063Open Hearing on Advancing Intelligence in\u200b the Era of Artificial Intelligence<\/h2>\n<p>The Senate Intelligence Committee is set \u2064to hold an exciting open hearing on &#8220;Advancing Intelligence in the Era of Artificial \u2063Intelligence: \u2062Addressing the \u2063National Security Implications\u2064 of AI&#8221; at 2:30 p.m. ET\u2064 on Sept. 19.<\/p>\n<h3>Witnesses:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dr. Benjamin Jensen<\/strong> &#8211; \u2064Senior Fellow at CSIS and Professor at Marine Corps University School of Advanced Warfighting<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr. Jeffrey \u2063Ding<\/strong> &#8211; Assistant Professor\u2063 of Political Science at \u200cGeorge Washington University<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr. \u2063Yann LeCun<\/strong> &#8211; Vice President \u200dand\u200b Chief AI Scientist at \u2063Meta\u2062 Platforms \u2063and Silver Professor \u200bof Computer Science \u2063and Data Science at\u200b New York University<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How can advancements in artificial intelligence impact national security?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  The Senate Intelligence Committee is preparing to\u2062 hold\u200d a consequential open hearing, focusing \u2063on the \u2062topic of &#8220;Advancing Intelligence in the\u2064 Era of\u2062 Artificial \u2063Intelligence: Addressing the National Security Implications of AI.&#8221; Scheduled for September 19 \u2063at 2:30 p.m. ET, this hearing promises to shed significant light on the increasingly pertinent realm of \u2063artificial intelligence.<\/p>\n<p>Three \u200cdistinguished witnesses have been called to testify before the committee, providing their expertise on the subject matter. Dr. Benjamin Jensen, a\u200c Senior \u200cFellow\u2064 at CSIS (Center for\u2064 Strategic and International Studies) and a respected Professor at Marine Corps University School of \u2063Advanced Warfighting, will lend valuable perspectives from his extensive experience \u200cin the field.<\/p>\n<p>Joining Dr.\u200b Jensen is Dr. Jeffrey Ding, an Assistant Professor \u2063of Political Science\u200b at George Washington University. His expertise and deep understanding of the intersection between politics and \u2064technology will undoubtedly offer unique insights into the \u2062<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/live-238-pm-et-senate-intelligence-committee-hearing-on-advancing-intelligence-in-the-era-of-ai\/\" title=\"LIVE: Senate Intel Committee Hearing on AI Advancement\">national security \u200bconsiderations surrounding artificial intelligence<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, the committee will\u200d have the privilege of hearing from Dr. Yann \u200cLeCun, who\u200d serves as Vice President and Chief\u200c AI Scientist at Meta \u2064Platforms (formerly Facebook)\u2063 and holds the esteemed position of Silver Professor of Computer Science and Data Science at New York University. Dr. LeCun&#8217;s expertise in the development \u200cand application of AI technologies positions him as\u200b a\u200d vital \u200dsource of knowledge in\u2062 this rapidly evolving field.<\/p>\n<p>Artificial\u200b intelligence, with its potential to revolutionize countless industries and reshape \u200dsociety, brings\u200d with it a multitude of opportunities and risks. The Senate Intelligence Committee recognizes the critical importance of\u2062 understanding the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-pulls-65-pending-trump-executive-orders\/\" title=\"Biden Pulls 65 Pending Trump Executive Orders\">national security implications<\/a> of this transformative technology. \u2063By convening this open hearing, they aim to harness the insights of these esteemed witnesses to ensure that the country remains at the forefront \u2062of AI innovation without\u200c compromising its security.<\/p>\n<p>The Committee&#8217;s\u200d decision to focus on this particular topic aligns with broader conversations taking place across the globe regarding the regulation\u2063 and\u200b ethical considerations\u2063 of\u200d AI. It is encouraging to witness the proactive approach of the Senate Intelligence Committee\u200c in addressing these concerns\u200b and fostering the necessary dialogue between policymakers and experts in the field.<\/p>\n<p>The timing \u200dof this hearing is especially poignant given recent\u200c developments in AI technology, such as \u2062deepfake videos and autonomous weapons,\u200d which have\u2062 raised substantial national security concerns.\u2063 As <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/collision-course-how-an-explosion-in-artificial-intelligence-could-threaten-human-agency\/\" title=\"Collision Course: How An Explosion In Artificial Intelligence Could Threaten Human Agency\">artificial intelligence continues<\/a> \u200dto permeate our society,\u200b it is essential to recognize and\u2063 mitigate the\u200b risks it presents while capitalizing on\u2062 its potential benefits.<\/p>\n<p>Intelligence agencies and governments\u200c worldwide are grappling with\u2063 these challenges, highlighting \u200bthe necessity\u200b of discussions such as this hearing. Understanding the intricate relationship between\u200d artificial intelligence and national security is\u200b crucial to crafting informed policies that strike the right \u2064balance between innovation\u200b and safeguarding the nation&#8217;s interests.<\/p>\n<p>The Senate Intelligence Committee&#8217;s dedication to openly\u2062 examining the advancements in intelligence amidst the era\u200c of artificial intelligence \u2062signals a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pga-tour-merges-with-liv-golf-trump-predicted-it\/\" title=\"PGA Tour and LIV Golf merge, as predicted by Trump.\">forward-thinking approach<\/a> to governance. By engaging with renowned experts in \u2063the field and incorporating \u2063their \u2064valuable insights, lawmakers can pave the way\u200b for appropriate legislation and responsible \u2062deployment\u200c of these transformative technologies.<\/p>\n<p>As the hearing unfolds\u2064 on September 19, policymakers\u200b and individuals across the nation will eagerly await the perspectives shared by Dr. Jensen, Dr. Ding, and Dr. LeCun. Their testimonies will undoubtedly \u2063shape the ongoing conversations \u200dsurrounding artificial intelligence, national security, and the future of technology in \u200dour society.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Senate Intelligence Committee will conduct a public hearing on &#8220;Advancing Intelligence in the Era of Artificial Intelligence: Addressing National Security Implications of AI&#8221; at 2:30 p.m. ET on Sept. 19. Witnesses include Dr. Benjamin Jensen, senior fellow at CSIS and professor at Marine Corps University, and Dr. Jeffrey Ding, assistant professor of political science at George Washington University.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":706,"featured_media":2037809,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[543],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2037808","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-epoch-times"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2037808","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/706"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2037808"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2037808\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2037809"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2037808"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2037808"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2037808"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}