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Chuck Schumer just fired the Senate’s AI starting gun

May 15, 2024
Reggie Babin, Chuck Schumer's former chief counsel, discusses the new AI policy roadmap proposed by the Senate Majority Leader. Topics include bipartisan efforts in AI research, collaboration between tech companies and government in regulatory frameworks, and navigating Senate priorities in AI policy.
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  • Senate's AI policy roadmap calls for significant investment in AI research and training workforce.
  • Bipartisan collaboration emphasizes the importance of legislative action and shaping AI regulation.

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Senate's AI Policy Roadmap Recommendations

The Senate's bipartisan report on artificial intelligence proposes a significant investment of at least $32 billion per year for AI research and development in non-defense agencies. It emphasizes the need for legislation focusing on areas like training the new AI workforce and preventing online child sexual abuse material. While the report overlooks divisive issues like AI-generated election content, it endorses select AI bills and emphasizes the importance of shaping AI regulation through committee actions.

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