The House AI Task Force released a report with recommendations on boosting AI development while mitigating risks. The report, a product of bipartisan collaboration, includes 89 recommendations across 14 areas, serving as a foundation for future AI legislation. It emphasizes government leadership in responsible AI adoption and promotes AI innovation while addressing potential harms. The task force advocates for an incremental approach to AI regulation.
A bipartisan congressional report on AI proposes a flexible regulatory framework, balancing innovation with safety concerns. Experts praise its forward-thinking approach but call for more concrete details and a stronger emphasis on catastrophic risks. The report encourages state and international collaboration, highlighting the need for a nuanced and adaptable regulatory strategy.
Miles Brundage, OpenAI’s senior advisor for AGI Readiness, has resigned, expressing concerns about the lack of preparedness in the AI industry for the development of artificial general intelligence. Brundage’s departure follows a string of high-profile exits from OpenAI, highlighting anxieties surrounding the potential risks of advanced AI systems.
A Florida man’s parents were nearly scammed out of ₹25 lakhs by fraudsters who used AI to clone his voice and impersonate him in a fake car accident scenario. This incident highlights the growing threat of AI-powered scams and the need for regulations in the AI industry.
California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have implemented safety measures for large artificial intelligence models, citing concerns about potential harm to the state’s tech industry. The bill, which aimed to prevent the misuse of AI for purposes like disrupting the electric grid or developing chemical weapons, faced opposition from tech giants and startups.
House AI task force chair Rep. Jay Obernolte highlights the dangers of relying on fictional AI scenarios like Terminator 2 for policymaking. Policymakers should prioritize facts and avoid fictional comparisons to ensure AI’s potential benefits are realized. Despite the allure of fiction, using it as a basis for AI regulation can lead to misguided and detrimental policies, stifling innovation and hindering the development of transformative technologies.
Deepfakes, which manipulate audio and video using artificial intelligence, are raising concerns ahead of the November presidential election. States like New Hampshire, Wisconsin, Florida, and Arizona are considering legislation to add transparency to AI-generated deepfake ads or calls, requiring disclaimers or prohibiting them within 90 days of an election. Congress is also considering measures to regulate the content of deepfakes, including prohibiting their circulation and removing legal protections for online platforms that post such content. Technology could help identify deepfakes, but challenges remain in ensuring compliance. States are facing limitations in handling deepfake challenges, and some believe federal involvement is necessary for a national solution.
Dario Amodei, co-founder and CEO of Anthropic, discusses the company’s approach to artificial intelligence (AI) and its partnerships with Google and Amazon. Amodei also addresses issues related to AI regulation, election safety, and the future of the company.
