FUTURE of Artificial Intelligence Act of 2017
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (12 Dec 2017): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
What this bill does
This bill, the FUTURE of Artificial Intelligence Act of 2017, would require the Secretary of Commerce to establish a Federal Advisory Committee on the Development and Implementation of Artificial Intelligence. The committee would consist of 19 voting members with expertise in areas like workforce development, ethics, privacy, and artificial intelligence, and would also include non-voting members from various government departments and agencies.
The committee's purpose would be to advise the Secretary on matters related to artificial intelligence, including promoting investment and innovation, addressing workforce changes, ensuring unbiased development, and protecting privacy. It would also study the potential benefits and effects of AI on the economy and workforce, how to eliminate bias in AI systems, and how the federal government can encourage technological progress that benefits all social and economic classes.
The bill was introduced in the Senate on December 12, 2017, during the 115th Congress. It was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The official summary indicates that this bill was introduced in a previous session of Congress and did not receive a vote.
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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
12 Dec 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Common questions
- What does S. 2217 do?
- This bill, the FUTURE of Artificial Intelligence Act of 2017, would require the Secretary of Commerce to establish a Federal Advisory Committee on the Development and Implementation of Artificial Intelligence. The committee would consist of 19 voting members with expertise in areas like workforce development, ethics, privacy, and artificial intelligence, and would also include non-voting members from various government departments and agencies. The committee's purpose would be to advise the Secretary on matters related to artificial intelligence, including promoting investment and innovation, addressing workforce changes, ensuring unbiased development, and protecting privacy. It would also study the potential benefits and effects of AI on the economy and workforce, how to eliminate bias in AI systems, and how the federal government can encourage technological progress that benefits all social and economic classes. The bill was introduced in the Senate on December 12, 2017, during the 115th Congress. It was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The official summary indicates that this bill was introduced in a previous session of Congress and did not receive a vote.
- Has S. 2217 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 2217. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 2217?
- S. 2217 was sponsored by Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA] (D-WA), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 2217?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (12 Dec 2017).
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