Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) has announced plans to introduce a legislative roadmap for AI regulation in the U.S., looking to catch up to the European Union which unveiled its framework in March.
What Happened: Schumer revealed his plans during an AI summit in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, Reuters reported. The roadmap will be based on expert input and will be used to draft piecemeal legislation on issues such as intellectual property, labor rights, healthcare, and potential “doomsday scenarios” associated with AI.
Schumer's roadmap, expected to be released in the next few weeks, will address the potential risks and benefits of AI, including its impact on elections and national security.
According to Schumer, the roadmap will provide guidelines and ideas for Congress to proceed, with different committees translating these into concrete legislation.
He emphasized the need for the U.S. to address AI regulation, particularly ...