FUTURE of Artificial Intelligence Act of 2017
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (22 May 2018): Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
What this bill does
The bill, titled the FUTURE of Artificial Intelligence Act of 2017, was introduced in the House of Representatives by Representative John K. Delaney. Its stated purpose, as indicated by its title, concerns the future of Artificial Intelligence. However, the specific provisions and details of what this legislation would do are not yet publicly available as the official text has not been published.
Because the full text of the bill is not available, it is not possible to determine who it would affect or in what concrete ways. Information regarding its potential impacts on individuals, industries, or government functions cannot be provided at this time.
The bill, H.R. 4625, was introduced in the 115th Congress on December 12, 2017. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has been formally presented to the House of Representatives. According to the Congressional Research Service, this bill was introduced in a previous session of Congress and did not receive a vote, and its current status indicates it has not advanced further in the legislative process in the current session.
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Official summary
Fundamentally Understanding The Usability and Realistic Evolution of Artificial Intelligence Act of 2017 or the FUTURE of Artificial Intelligence Act of 2017
This bill directs the Department of Commerce to establish the Federal Advisory Committee on the Development and Implementation of Artificial Intelligence to advise Commerce on matters relating to the development of artificial intelligence, including:
• U.S. competitiveness, including the promotion of investment into the development of artificial intelligence;
• the U.S. workforce, including the potential for using artificial intelligence for rapid retraining of workers, due to the possible effect of technological displacement;
• education, including science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education to prepare workers as the needs of employers change;
• open sharing of data and research on artificial intelligence; and
• international cooperation and competitiveness, including the competitive international landscape for artificial intelligence-related industries.
Timeline
22 May 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 4625 do?
- The bill, titled the FUTURE of Artificial Intelligence Act of 2017, was introduced in the House of Representatives by Representative John K. Delaney. Its stated purpose, as indicated by its title, concerns the future of Artificial Intelligence. However, the specific provisions and details of what this legislation would do are not yet publicly available as the official text has not been published. Because the full text of the bill is not available, it is not possible to determine who it would affect or in what concrete ways. Information regarding its potential impacts on individuals, industries, or government functions cannot be provided at this time. The bill, H.R. 4625, was introduced in the 115th Congress on December 12, 2017. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has been formally presented to the House of Representatives. According to the Congressional Research Service, this bill was introduced in a previous session of Congress and did not receive a vote, and its current status indicates it has not advanced further in the legislative process in the current session.
- Has H.R. 4625 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 4625. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 4625?
- H.R. 4625 was sponsored by Rep. Delaney, John K. [D-MD-6] (D-MD), with 8 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 4625?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology. (22 May 2018).
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