Artificial Intelligence and Biosecurity Risk Assessment Act

Hozzl · 2023-12-07T17:06:09Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 2399 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.

12/7/2023, 5:06 PM

Summary of Bill S 2399

Bill 118 s 2399, 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 in the field of biosecurity.

The bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a task force on artificial intelligence and biosecurity risk assessment. This task force will be responsible for conducting a comprehensive assessment of the potential risks posed by the use of artificial intelligence in the field of biosecurity.

The task force will also be tasked with developing recommendations for addressing these risks, including potential regulations or guidelines that could be implemented to mitigate the dangers associated with the use of artificial intelligence in biosecurity. Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to submit a report to Congress detailing the findings and recommendations of the task force within one year of the bill's enactment. Overall, the Artificial Intelligence and Biosecurity Risk Assessment Act aims to ensure that the use of artificial intelligence in biosecurity is carefully monitored and regulated to prevent any potential risks to public health and safety.

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Current Status of Bill S 2399

Bill S 2399 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 19, 2023. Bill S 2399 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 19, 2023. Bill S 2399's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of July 19, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2399

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2399

Artificial Intelligence and Biosecurity Risk Assessment Act

A bill to require the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response to 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.