Lawmakers Send Bipartisan Letter to Vice President Harris Ahead of the UK's AI Safety Summit

October 31, 2023

United StatesU.S. Congress

Summary

On October 31, 2023, a bicameral, bipartisan group of lawmakers issued a letter to Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of her attendance at the United Kingdom’s AI Safety Summit, urging the Vice President to promote democratic values in the governance of AI systems. The letter calls on the United States to reinforce similar values that were outlined in the White House’s AI Bill of Rights and prioritize civil rights and safety in the deployment of AI technologies.

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