A bipartisan pair of representatives are working together to create a national artificial intelligence strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reps. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., and Will Hurd, R-Texas, announced Oct. 24 a new initiative with the Bipartisan Policy Center to develop an AI strategy that will \u201cguide how Congress and the executive branch tackle this critical issue.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIf America loses its advantage in technology, it will have a devastating effect on our economy and national security. We need a national AI strategy to ensure the U.S. is prepared to lead on technology that will define the course of this century,\u201d Hurd said in a statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the press release, Kelly and Hurd will work with center \u201cover the coming months\u201d and work with policy experts, leaders in the public and private sector, as well as consumer advocates to develop the strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOne of the fastest and most disruptive technologies developing by leaps and bounds is artificial intelligence (AI),” Kelly said in a statement. \u201cAt present, we are woefully underprepared for this technological revolution. It is vital that our nation has a real, actionable AI Strategy that ensures long-term U.S. competitiveness and security.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The two legislators, leaders on technology policy on Capitol Hill, asked for the Bipartisan Policy Committee\u2019s help because of its \u201cleadership in evidence-based policy-making and bipartisan collaboration\u201d in problem-solving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cUsed wisely, artificial intelligence will enhance national security, strengthen our economy, and extend opportunities to millions of Americans who are on the sidelines of our modern economy,” said Bipartisan Policy Center President Jason Grumet. \u201cHowever, realizing the full potential of AI is not a foregone conclusion.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hurd and Kelly have a background of working together \u2014 working as chairman and ranking member, respectively, of the House Oversight Committee\u2019s Information Technology Subcommittee from 2015 to 2019. In September 2018, they published a white paper on the impact of AI on government policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“With thoughtful effort, Congress can spur the development of AI while protecting individual privacy, avoiding bias, and promoting economic and social inclusion,\u201d said Grumet.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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