Lawmaker Enrolls in AI Course to Better Understand Emerging Tech as Congress Explores Potential Regulations
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A congressman enrolled in a master's program to better understand AI and how to potentially regulate it. Lawmakers recognize they need to comprehend emerging tech like AI as they consider related laws.
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AI comes with risks like job losses and biases, but also potential benefits. Lawmakers want to encourage the upside while mitigating the downsides.
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Striking the right legislative balance requires input from tech companies, industry critics, and industries AI could transform. Lawmakers are seeking out expertise.
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Various congressional groups, like an AI Task Force and AI Caucus, have formed specifically to educate lawmakers from both parties on AI.
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The EU has passed landmark AI regulations that prohibit certain uses. The rules could serve as a model as the U.S. explores its own AI laws, with a focus on preventing harm.