FUTURE of Artificial Intelligence Act of 2020
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (9 Jul 2020): Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
What this bill does
This bill, H.R. 7559, known as the FUTURE of Artificial Intelligence Act of 2020, would establish a Federal Advisory Committee on the Development and Implementation of Artificial Intelligence. This committee would be tasked with advising the President on matters related to the development and use of artificial intelligence (AI).
The committee would be composed of 19 voting members appointed by the Chief Technology Officer, with representation from academia, private industry, and civil society, including groups focused on civil liberties and civil rights, as well as labor organizations. It would also include non-voting members from various federal agencies. The committee would study and provide recommendations on topics such as AI's impact on the economy and workforce, ethical considerations, privacy rights, and international competitiveness. A subcommittee would specifically focus on AI in law enforcement and security.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 9, 2020, during the 116th Congress. It was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology but did not receive a vote before the end of that congressional session. As a result, the bill would need to be reintroduced in a future Congress to proceed.
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Official summary
Fundamentally Understanding the Usability and Realistic Evolution of Artificial Intelligence Act of 2020 or the FUTURE of Artificial Intelligence Act of 2020
This bill directs the Chief Technology Officer, in the Office of Science and Technology Policy, to establish a Federal Advisory Committee on the Development and Implementation of Artificial Intelligence to advise the President 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;
• international cooperation and competitiveness, including the competitive international landscape for artificial intelligence-related industries;
• matters relating to individual civil rights, including how rights are or will be affected by the use of artificial intelligence technology and whether such uses should be subject to additional controls, oversight, or limitations; and
Timeline
9 Jul 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 7559 do?
- This bill, H.R. 7559, known as the FUTURE of Artificial Intelligence Act of 2020, would establish a Federal Advisory Committee on the Development and Implementation of Artificial Intelligence. This committee would be tasked with advising the President on matters related to the development and use of artificial intelligence (AI). The committee would be composed of 19 voting members appointed by the Chief Technology Officer, with representation from academia, private industry, and civil society, including groups focused on civil liberties and civil rights, as well as labor organizations. It would also include non-voting members from various federal agencies. The committee would study and provide recommendations on topics such as AI's impact on the economy and workforce, ethical considerations, privacy rights, and international competitiveness. A subcommittee would specifically focus on AI in law enforcement and security. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 9, 2020, during the 116th Congress. It was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology but did not receive a vote before the end of that congressional session. As a result, the bill would need to be reintroduced in a future Congress to proceed.
- Has H.R. 7559 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 7559. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 7559?
- H.R. 7559 was sponsored by Rep. Olson, Pete [R-TX-22] (R-TX), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 7559?
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. (9 Jul 2020).
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