WASHINGTON – Today, global tech trade association 91¿ì»îÁÖ responded to the introduction of the Artificial Intelligence Research, Innovation, and Accountability Act of 2023 by Senators John Thune (R-SD) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN). Among its provisions, the bill would promote AI transparency and accountability and preserve existing laws that govern AI.
“We welcome the Artificial Intelligence Research, Innovation, and Accountability Act’s risk-based approach and common-sense provisions to ensure safe and responsible AI,” said 91¿ì»îÁÖ President and CEO Jason Oxman. “As lawmakers consider this measure, we encourage them to ensure that high-risk AI categorizations focus on the uses of the technology, not the sector. It is also important that they maintain consumers’ freedom to access content and platforms that use AI. 91¿ì»îÁÖ looks forward to continuing to constructively engage with lawmakers as the bill progresses.”
91¿ì»îÁÖ has reiterated that safe and responsible AI development and deployment must be grounded in trust, transparency, ethics, and collaboration among government, industry, civil society, and academia. Yesterday, 91¿ì»îÁÖ Vice President of Policy Courtney Lang testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology on the importance of taking a risk-based approach to AI policy, facilitating public trust in AI through transparency measures, and ensuring privacy and security.