It is said that predicting the future isn’t magic. It’s really just artificial intelligence.
If that’s the case, perhaps we should ask AI when Congress might pass a bill to regulate the emerging technology – before it spirals out of control.
There’s a push by Congressional leaders to approve a bill regulating AI when lawmakers return to Washington after the election. But the path to passage – and developing a consensus on establishing guardrails for AI – is far from certain.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., promised legislative action on AI last year.
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“It can’t be days or weeks. But nor should it be years. It’ll be in the general category of months,” said Schumer.
The New YorkDemocrat convened multiple AI forums on Capitol Hill to educate senators about the prospects – and dangers – of AI. Schumer brought in tech titans and innovators ranging …