Congressman Ken Buck | Official U.S. House headshot
Congressman Ken Buck | Official U.S. House headshot
Washington — On June 20, Congressman Ken Buck (R-CO) and Reps. Ted Lieu (D-CA) and Anna Eshoo (D-CA) introduced the National AI Commission Act to create a national commission to focus on regulating Artificial Intelligence (AI). The bipartisan, blue-ribbon commission will review the United States’ current approach to AI regulation, make recommendations on any new office or governmental structure that may be necessary, and develop a risk-based framework for AI. The group will be comprised of experts from civil society, government, industry and labor, and those with technical expertise coming together to develop a comprehensive framework for AI regulation.
“Artificial Intelligence holds tremendous opportunity for individuals and our economy,” said Buck. “It’s also possible that AI poses a great risk for our national security. I’m proud to lead this bipartisan piece of legislation with Rep. Lieu to ensure that Congress considers expert opinions before the government takes action in this emerging field."
“Artificial Intelligence is doing amazing things for our society. It can also cause significant harm if left unchecked and unregulated. Congress must not stay on the sidelines,” said Lieu. “However, we must also be humble and acknowledge that there is much we as Members of Congress don’t know about AI. That’s why our bill, the National AI Commission Act, brings together experts in civil society, government, industry, labor and more to make recommendations on the best ways to move forward on AI regulation. Our bill forges a path toward responsible AI regulation that promotes technological progress while keeping Americans safe.”
“As Co-Chair of the bipartisan Congressional Artificial Intelligence Caucus, I understand how complex the issue of artificial intelligence is,” said Eshoo. “The National AI Commission Act is an important first step to bring together stakeholders and experts to better understand how we can regulate AI and what guardrails must be in place as AI become more prevalent across society.”
Read the full text of the bill HERE
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