FUTURE of Artificial Intelligence Act of 2020
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (22 Jul 2020): Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
What this bill does
S. 3771, the FUTURE of Artificial Intelligence Act of 2020, would require the Secretary of Commerce to establish a Federal Advisory Committee on the Development and Implementation of Artificial Intelligence. This committee would advise the Secretary on various aspects of artificial intelligence, including its impact on the U.S. economy, workforce, education, and privacy rights. The committee would also study how to define artificial intelligence and promote investment and innovation in the field.
The committee would consist of 19 voting members from academic, private industry, civil society, and labor groups, as well as non-voting members from relevant government agencies. A subcommittee focused on law enforcement and security matters would also be established. The committee would be required to produce a report with findings and recommendations for administrative or legislative action.
This bill was introduced in the Senate in May 2020 and was ordered to be reported with an amendment by the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation in July 2020. It 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 2020 or the FUTURE of Artificial Intelligence Act of 2020
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;
• 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
22 Jul 2020
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Common questions
- What does S. 3771 do?
- S. 3771, the FUTURE of Artificial Intelligence Act of 2020, would require the Secretary of Commerce to establish a Federal Advisory Committee on the Development and Implementation of Artificial Intelligence. This committee would advise the Secretary on various aspects of artificial intelligence, including its impact on the U.S. economy, workforce, education, and privacy rights. The committee would also study how to define artificial intelligence and promote investment and innovation in the field. The committee would consist of 19 voting members from academic, private industry, civil society, and labor groups, as well as non-voting members from relevant government agencies. A subcommittee focused on law enforcement and security matters would also be established. The committee would be required to produce a report with findings and recommendations for administrative or legislative action. This bill was introduced in the Senate in May 2020 and was ordered to be reported with an amendment by the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation in July 2020. It was introduced in a previous session of Congress and did not receive a vote.
- Has S. 3771 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 3771. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 3771?
- S. 3771 was sponsored by Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA] (D-WA), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 3771?
- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably. (22 Jul 2020).
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