Washington Lawmakers Propose Bipartisan AI Task Force to Study Impacts and Recommend Regulations
• Washington lawmakers have proposed bipartisan legislation to establish an AI task force that would study the potential impacts, both positive and negative, of artificial intelligence.
• The task force would make recommendations in 2025 to the Washington State Attorney General's Office, state legislature, and governor on any needed regulations or laws regarding AI.
• The task force would compile expertise on the implications of AI for issues like racial profiling, college admissions decisions, etc.
• Amazon, Microsoft and other large tech companies are making major investments in developing AI technology.
• There is acknowledgement that AI development cannot realistically be slowed down, so the focus is on preparing for the emerging technology.