Lawmakers strive to balance promoting innovation in fields such as medicine, science, business, and education while ensuring appropriate regulations are in place. They are working to keep up with the rapidly advancing artificial intelligence technology.
Lawmakers prioritize their governments and take measures to safeguard their constituents from discrimination and other potential harms. Various technologies fall under the umbrella of (Artificial Intelligence) AI, including algorithms that suggest what to watch on Netflix and generative artificial intelligence systems like ChatGPT that can assist with writing or generating new media. The increased commercial interest in generative AI tools has sparked public interest and worries about their potential to deceive people and spread disinformation, among other risks.
Connecticut has announced its plans to utilize advanced technology to comprehensively catalog all its government systems by the close of 2023. This information will be made available online for public access. Additionally, officials will commence regular reviews of these systems starting next year to guarantee that they do not lead to illegal discrimination. During a floor debate in May, James Maroney said, “We’re starting with the government. We’re trying to set a good example.”
Democratic Senator Lisa Wellman, who has a background in systems analysis and programming, believes that it’s essential that lawmakers in Washington anticipate the increasing presence of machine systems in our daily routines. To ensure that future generations are equipped to navigate this landscape, she intends to introduce a bill in the coming year that would make computer science a required course for high school graduation. “AI and computer science are now, in my mind, a foundational part of education,” Wellman said. “And we need to understand really how to incorporate it.”
It’s great that efforts are being made worldwide to ensure that AI is used responsibly. The European Union has proactively implemented safeguards to protect against potential harm. In the US, there have been discussions about bipartisan AI legislation, with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer emphasizing the importance of balancing the benefits of artificial intelligence with mitigating potential risks.
