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📚 Delve into the intricate world of #AI #regulation via this insightful Brookings article by #MRCBG's Tom Wheeler exploring the Supreme Court's 'major questions doctrine' and its impact on the ever-evolving field of artificial intelligence. A must-read for legal minds, regulators and tech enthusiasts alike! 💼 #AIRegulation #LegalTech @tewheels https://lnkd.in/eQzp7xx9

Key problem and possible solution for US (with potential implications on others) #ai #legislation #workaround "In short, the major questions doctrine would handcuff an expert agency explicitly tasked by Congress to address significant and evolving issues related to AI. In contrast to a history of expert regulatory agencies agile enough to reflect technology and marketplace changes, the Digital Commission would start in a judicial environment in which no one will be certain for years whether its interpretation of its own powers is likely to be upheld or will fall victim to a single judge, or panel of judges, who disagreed with the agency’s judgement." "Lawmakers and regulators may be able to bypass this risk by using the government’s buying power to purchase AI services only from platforms that adhere to a set of voluntary standards." https://lnkd.in/gEdCN9bH

The Supreme Court’s Major questions doctrine and AI regulation There is reason for optimism about the federal government stepping up to create a policy framework for artificial intelligence (AI) that will keep us safe while enabling innovations that will improve all our lives. But, beneath the surface, there is a shark in the water, ready to obstruct any congressional or administrative action. That shark is the Supreme Court’s “major questions doctrine.” Although Members of Congress have proposed to establish a new federal commission to protect consumers. However, would the commission’s important actions under the law survive a major question challenge? The truth is we don’t know. The more important truth is nobody knows. https://lnkd.in/eWKpJe55

We're constantly keeping up with the latest laws, guidelines, best practices, and ethics to ensure we sustainably build our AI solutions. Which is why it's important to highlight that President Biden's AI executive order is facing opposition from GOP lawmakers, the tech lobby, and conservative activists, per POLITICO. Read more here about how the battle is playing out and how it could impact the industry overall: https://hubs.li/Q02hXMb80

There are some pretty interesting legal questions stemming from this article. Do government agencies need "clear congressional authorization" to act? If so, what is to be said of new developments in technology, which may very well require agencies to exercise their authority? Lastly, this "major questions doctrine" is a bit ambiguous. Did Congress intend to give the FTC authority to regulate AI? Web3? Time will tell, but there needs to be a definitive path to comprehensive regulation and soon. https://lnkd.in/e-vrs7Cu

Monday will lead to some early federal policy on AI use ahead of the European summit to discuss the EU AI Act. Next week will be a big week for AI law and policy.

The EU's proposed AI Act, aimed at setting guardrails for AI technology, is gaining support and could become law by April. How will this impact the future of tech? Let's dive in: https://lnkd.in/eHjZkkau #TechRegulation #FutureTech

US issues first govt. order on AI In a first, the Biden administration on Monday introduced an executive order laying out new guidance on the use of artificial intelligence. The eight-part order includes direction on safety standards, consumer protections and civil rights concerns, among other areas. Fifteen key American tech companies had previously voluntarily committed to a number of AI safety guidelines, but the new order moves closer to "concrete regulation" for the field. A senior administration official cited by CNBC said the order could have immediate impact, as all executive orders do.    The news comes just days before the U.K. hosts what may be the world's first major conference on the technology. https://lnkd.in/gtEBeKrK

The European Union (EU) is moving closer to resolving contentious issues to reach a consensus on the AI Act, which is likely to be one of the most comprehensive legislations to regulate the sale and use of AI.The talks between 27 European Union member states, the European Commission, and the European Parliament continue for the third day in a row to resolve the controversial issues in the legislation.As the use of generative AI continues to grow, it is imperative for lawmakers to expedite the process of regulating AI. The EU policymakers are keen to get the law passed before the EU parliamentary elections in June 2024.To read this article in full, please click here

In the absence of federal legislation on artificial intelligence, states are rushing to fill the policy void with a raft of new AI laws. Learn the five steps companies can take to manage the resulting compliance challenges in PwC’s The Next Move. https://pwc.to/4bn69OB