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.
