Colorado lawmakers spearhead AI push, stress dire consequences of neglecting tech.

TLDR:

• Sen. Michael Bennet and Rep. Ken Buck are leading the charge to regulate artificial intelligence and prevent the technology from causing significant harm.
• Bennet has urged Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to carefully consider the path forward on regulating AI, citing the disastrous consequences of overlooking social media’s effects on society.
• No regulations have been proposed yet, but the European Union and the United Nations have already taken steps to regulate AI.
• Colorado state lawmakers, with the backing of Secretary of State Jena Griswold, have also previewed legislation aimed at regulating AI’s use in election campaigning.
• Concerns about AI cover a wide range of issues, including election manipulation, economic disruption, and the potential misuse of AI-generated deepfake content.
• AI tools developed by major tech companies are under scrutiny, with efforts aimed at reining in potential harm while still allowing for innovation and protection of First Amendment rights.
• An AI regulatory commission has been proposed, and President Biden has issued an executive order to establish safety and security protocols for AI.

As artificial intelligence (AI) technology becomes more prevalent, lawmakers in Colorado, including Senator Michael Bennet and Representative Ken Buck, want to establish regulations to prevent potential harm. Bennet has warned Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of the disastrous consequences of ignoring the effects of AI and proposes careful consideration to establish a path forward in regulating the technology. Colorado state lawmakers are also considering legislation to regulate AI’s use in election campaigning. Although no regulations have been proposed in Congress, the European Union and the United Nations have already made strides toward regulating AI. Concerns about the future of AI include potential election manipulation, economic disruption, and the misuse of AI-generated deepfake content. Major tech companies that are developing AI tools have come under scrutiny, with efforts aimed at preventing harm while still allowing for innovation and the protection of First Amendment rights. Proposals have been made to establish an AI regulatory commission, and President Biden has issued an executive order to establish safety and security protocols for AI.