The Need for a National Data Privacy Law

Congresswoman Suzanne Del Benet emphasizes the importance of establishing a national data privacy law as the foundation for regulating artificial intelligence (AI). She argues that AI relies on vast quantities of unprotected and widely available data, which can lead to privacy breaches and biased outcomes. Del Benet highlights the need for transparency, accountability, and control over personal data, preventing companies from storing and selling it. She points out that the US lags behind other countries like the European Union in AI regulations and stresses the urgency for Congress to set robust and enforceable national privacy standards.