Artificial Intelligence and Biosecurity Risk Assessment Act

Hozzl · 2024-03-07T08:15:24Z

Explore the details of House Bill 4704 Artificial Intelligence and Biosecurity Risk Assessment Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/7/2024, 8:15 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4704

Bill 118 hr 4704, also known as the Artificial Intelligence and Biosecurity Risk Assessment Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to address the potential risks associated with the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the field of biosecurity.

The bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a task force on AI and biosecurity risk assessment. This task force will be responsible for conducting a comprehensive assessment of the potential risks posed by the use of AI in biosecurity, including the risks of accidental or intentional misuse of AI technology.

The task force will also be tasked with developing recommendations for mitigating these risks, including guidelines for the safe and responsible use of AI in biosecurity applications. Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary to submit a report to Congress detailing the findings and recommendations of the task force. Overall, the Artificial Intelligence and Biosecurity Risk Assessment Act aims to ensure that the use of AI in biosecurity is conducted in a safe and responsible manner, with appropriate measures in place to mitigate any potential risks. This bill highlights the growing importance of addressing the intersection of AI and biosecurity in order to protect public health and national security.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4704

Bill HR 4704 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 18, 2023. Bill HR 4704 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 18, 2023. Bill HR 4704's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of July 21, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4704

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Advanced technology and technological innovations

- Chemical and biological weapons

- Infectious and parasitic diseases

- Technology assessment

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4704

Artificial Intelligence and Biosecurity Risk Assessment Act

To require the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response shall conduct risk assessments and implement strategic initiatives or activities to address threats to public health and national security due to technical advancements in artificial intelligence or other emerging technology fields.