Senate Republican Introduces Legislation on AI Guiding Principles
Summary
On June 7, 2023, Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO), unveiled five guiding principles for future AI legislation, outlining the need for any measure to (1) allow for a private right of action; (2) prohibit AI models from harvesting sensitive personal data without consent, with “stiff penalties” for misuse; (3) enforce age limits on use; (4) block any importation of AI-related chips and technology from China and prevent American corporations from aiding China’s development of AI; and (5) establish a licensing system for entities working on generative AI models.
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