AI Legislations Wave Across the United States and the World
Keeping AI Safe and Secure: The U.S. House Committee Acts
Weekly Policy Summaries, September 23, 2024 Edition:
The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Science, Space, and Technology has thrust forward the AI Incident Reporting and Security Enhancement Act. This bill aims to enhance AI security and establish common definitions for security vulnerabilities, paving the way for the creation of agreed-upon safety standards. The bill mandates the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to lead this effort in tandem with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), initiating a process for voluntary collection, reporting, and tracking of substantial AI security incidents [1].
AI for Pandemic Preparedness: Bipartisan Bill Introduced in the U.S. Senate
U.S. Senators, Mike Rounds (R-SD) and Martin Heinrich (D-NM), have collaborated on a bipartisan bill that seeks to utilize AI for pandemic preparedness and response. Named Medshield, the program would proactively monitor new pathogens and respond to future pandemics more effectively, leveraging AI for real-time monitoring, quicker vaccine development, and efficient deployment of therapeutic treatments. This shared investment in AI marks a promising step towards preparedness in an increasingly interconnected global health landscape [2].
Global Digital Governance: The United Nations Adopts the Global Digital Compact
In a historic move, the United Nations (UN) General Assembly has embraced the Global Digital Compact, which outlines principles and objectives to guide multilateral cooperation on digital technologies. The Compact underscores a commitment to uphold international law and human rights in digital policies, while advancing initiatives to close digital divides between regions, create interoperable data governance frameworks, and develop international AI governance structures [3].
Energy-Efficient AI: The U.S. House Committee Bolsters AI’s Role in Energy Management
The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Science, Space, and Technology has also passed the Department of Energy Artificial Intelligence Act. This legislation empowers the Department of Energy to fund research and development of AI for the Department's mission, with a focus on energy-efficient AI infrastructure, advanced computing hardware and software, and the simulation of natural phenomena [4].
Balancing Innovation and Responsibility: Recent Developments and Emerging Themes in AI Governance
As artificial intelligence permeates virtually every aspect of our lives, governments and international bodies alike are working to balance the potential for innovation with the need for responsible governance. Recent developments reflect a widespread agreement on the importance of enhancing AI security and incident reporting, leveraging AI for pandemic preparedness, promoting energy-efficient AI infrastructure, and fostering digital cooperation on a global scale [5]. According to a summary table, these objectives are being pursued by various governing bodies, including the U.S. Congress, the U.S. Executive Branch, the United Nations, and other international bodies [6].
References
- "Congress Moves to Improve AI Security and Reporting." [source]
- "AI Bill Nominated in U.S. Senate to Combat Future Pandemics." [source]
- "The Global Digital Compact Adopted by United Nations General Assembly." [source]
- "Department of Energy Artificial Intelligence Act Passes in U.S. House Committee." [source]
- "A Summary of Recent Developments and Objectives in AI Governance." [source]
- "Emerging Themes in AI Governance." [source]
- The AI Incident Reporting and Security Enhancement Act proposed by the U.S. House Committee aims to establish agreed-upon safety standards for AI, by enhancing AI security and providing common definitions for security vulnerabilities.
- U.S. Senators, Mike Rounds and Martin Heinrich have introduced a bipartisan bill, named Medshield, that seeks to utilize AI for pandemic preparedness and response, leveraging AI for real-time monitoring, quicker vaccine development, and efficient deployment of therapeutic treatments.
- The United Nations General Assembly has adopted the Global Digital Compact, outlining principles and objectives to guide multilateral cooperation on digital technologies, focusing on upholding international law and human rights in digital policies, closing digital divides, and creating interoperable data governance frameworks.
- The Department of Energy Artificial Intelligence Act passed by the U.S. House Committee empowers the Department of Energy to fund research and development of AI for energy-efficient AI infrastructure, advanced computing hardware and software, and simulation of natural phenomena.
- As AI permeates various aspects of our lives, there is a growing focus on balancing the potential for innovation with the need for responsible governance, including enhancing AI security and incident reporting, leveraging AI for pandemic preparedness, promoting energy-efficient AI infrastructure, and fostering global digital cooperation.
- Various governing bodies, including the U.S. Congress, the U.S. Executive Branch, the United Nations, and other international bodies, are pursuing objectives in AI governance, as outlined in summaries of recent developments and emerging themes in AI governance.
