“Washington Grapples with Artificial Intelligence: The Way Forward”
Artificial intelligence (AI) stands as a conundrum in Washington. Despite affirming its potential perils without regulation, lawmakers are yet to grasp an effective approach to these apprehensions. This was the focus at a recent TIME 100 Talks discussion where experts from various domains conveyed confidence that the U.S. government will eventually strategize to ensure societal benefits from AI and simultaneously guard against threats.
“We can't afford to get this wrong—again,” Shalanda Young, director of the Office of Management and Budget in the Biden Administration, cleared the air on how the government should be a cautious user of AI.
Their conclusion revolves around the need for a systematic government approach to ensure that the U.S. remains a beacon for safe AI innovation. Major concerns continue to touch upon civil rights and national security. “The code is starting to write the code, and that's going to make people very uncomfortable,” warned Van Jones, a social entrepreneur and CNN host, alerting the hazards of biased decision-making by algorithms.
As AI becomes universally adopted, the need for understanding, regulation, and ethical governance of AI is gaining acknowledgement amongst lawmakers. Alongside a unanimous agreement of ensuring human presence in vital decision-making processes, there is also a bipartisan shift opening up around science and technology policy—including President Biden’s signature CHIPS and Science Act, and funding the National Science Foundation.
Primarily catalyzed by a strong anti-China movement within Congress, the U.S. government faces the compelling need to lead in the domain of AI during this time of geopolitical tussle. Just as during the Nuclear Age, the onus falls on the government to fund major research initiatives, while also maintaining the private sector's role as the prime engine of innovation.
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