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Secure A.I. Act of 2024
10/8/2024, 3:30 PM
Summary of Bill HR 9737
The Secure A.I. Act of 2024 proposes several key measures to ensure the responsible development and deployment of A.I. technology. One of the main provisions of the bill is the establishment of a National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council, which would be responsible for advising the government on A.I. policy and coordinating efforts to address A.I.-related challenges.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the development of A.I. standards and guidelines to promote transparency, accountability, and fairness in A.I. systems. It also calls for increased research and development funding to support the advancement of A.I. technology in a secure and ethical manner. Furthermore, the Secure A.I. Act of 2024 aims to enhance cybersecurity measures to protect A.I. systems from potential threats and attacks. The bill emphasizes the importance of collaboration between government agencies, industry stakeholders, and researchers to address A.I. security concerns effectively. Overall, the Secure A.I. Act of 2024 seeks to strike a balance between promoting innovation and ensuring the responsible use of A.I. technology. By implementing comprehensive regulations and safeguards, the bill aims to mitigate the risks associated with A.I. systems and foster a more secure and ethical A.I. ecosystem in the United States.
Congressional Summary of HR 9737
Secure Artificial Intelligence Act of 2024 or the Secure A.I. Act of 2024
This bill directs federal agencies to establish mechanisms to manage security and safety risks related to the use of artificial intelligence (AI).
Specifically, the bill directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) to develop a database to track AI-related safety and security incidents. The agencies must enable individuals and entities to confidentially share information about incidents that pose an increased risk of harm to people or property or unauthorized access to and manipulation of AI platforms. In determining which incidents warrant inclusion in the database, NIST must prioritize those that involve critical infrastructure or widely used AI systems, and incidents that could significantly impact the American people or economy. Employers may not retaliate against employees for their involvement in reporting an AI incident or any investigation that follows.
The bill also directs the National Security Agency to establish an AI Security Center to foster AI security research and develop guidance for the prevention and mitigation of counter-AI. Under the bill, counter-AI means unauthorized efforts to extract information from or manipulate an AI system.
Finally, NIST and CISA are directed to incorporate AI vulnerabilities into specified federal databases. NIST must convene a multi-stakeholder group to evaluate existing voluntary reporting standards for AI security vulnerabilities and CISA must convene a group to consider best practices for addressing AI-related risks to the supply chain.
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Current Status of Bill HR 9737
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9737
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9737
Primary Policy Focus
Science, Technology, CommunicationsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9737
Comments
Michelle Brewer
1 year ago
I can't believe this new bill is going to allow A.I. to have even more control over our lives. It's scary to think about how this could impact our privacy and security. I don't trust this at all. It's going to be a disaster for all of us.
