Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., and Josh Hawley, R-Mo., have introduced a bipartisan framework for artificial intelligence legislation. We've gathered articles on the news from SHRM Online and other outlets.
'A Milestone'
Blumenthal and Hawley are the top two members of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology and the Law. "This bipartisan framework is a milestone—the first tough, comprehensive legislative blueprint for real, enforceable protections. It should put us on a path to addressing the promise and peril AI portends," Blumenthal stated.
(The Hill)
Framework's Proposal
The senators' framework would require the licensing and auditing of AI, the creation of an independent federal office to oversee the technology, liability for companies for privacy and civil rights violations, and requirements for data transparency and safety standards. The effort to regulate AI may take many months, as legislators listen to stakeholders and hammer out details.
(The New York Times)
Public Senate Hearing Held
Blumenthal and Hawley oversaw a Senate subcommittee hearing on Sept. 12 about how to hold businesses and governments accountable when they use AI systems that cause people harm or violate their rights. William Dally, the chief scientist of chipmaker Nvidia; Woodrow Hartzog, a law professor at Boston University School of Law; and Microsoft President Brad Smith testified.
(Wired and U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary)
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