The White House on Tuesday proposed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Bill of Rights as the use of automation in industries including education, healthcare, and employment increases.
The proposed bill is non-binding and suggests practices that AI developers and users should voluntarily follow to ensure that technology does not unfairly disadvantage humans.
The proposed bill is non-binding and suggests practices that AI developers and users should voluntarily follow to ensure that technology does not unfairly disadvantage humans.
It states that all Americans must be protected from dangerous or ineffective systems, algorithm discrimination, and abusive data collection.
This follows reports of algorithms failing to prioritize the needs of black patients and facial recognition showing an unfair bias towards darker skin tones.
“These AI technologies are causing real harm in the lives of Americans”
“These technologies are causing real harms in the lives of Americans, harms that run counter to our core democratic values, including the fundamental right to privacy, freedom from discrimination and our basic dignity,” said one senior administrator while talking to Reuters.
According to the proposed bill, people have the right to receive notice and explanations about any AI programs they may encounter.
According to senior administration officials, it also asks companies and other stakeholders, including government agencies, that use AI to conduct extensive testing and oversight, and to make the results public so that stakeholders can understand what a “reasonable starting point” is for taking action on issues.
US Chamber of Commerce has cautioned that it might “shackle America’s capacity to compete in the global arena”
While the proposal is not legally binding, the US Chamber of Commerce has warned that if it becomes law, it could harm businesses.
Vice President of the Chamber Jordan Crenshaw issued a statement in which he stated: “There are several recommendations in the AI Blueprint that, if adopted into laws by legislators, might shackle America’s capacity to compete in the global arena.”