AGs Raise Concerns Over AI Regulation
Attorneys General criticize the executive order’s impact on AI development.
In a letter to the Commerce Department, a group of Attorneys General (AGs) expressed their opposition to President Biden’s executive order on artificial intelligence (AI) regulation. The AGs claim that the order gives the Commerce Department excessive power over AI development and lacks transparency in its process.
Issues with the Executive Order
Concerns raised over privacy, censorship, and government supervision.
The AGs argue that the executive order establishes a “gatekeeping function” for the Commerce Department, creating an opaque and undemocratic process for AI developers. They claim that the reporting requirements are merely a pretext for government surveillance and criticize the lack of transparency regarding how the federal government will use the information provided.
Furthermore, the AGs express apprehension about the order injecting partisan purposes into decision-making and potentially leading to censorship. They contend that the order’s aim to tackle disinformation could be used as a guise for pushing a partisan agenda.
Constitution and Congressional Authority
AGs emphasize the need for constitutional and democratic processes.
The AGs assert that the authority granted by the Defense Production Act does not encompass the regulation of AI development. They argue that such decisions should be made through the constitutional and democratic processes, emphasizing the importance of congressional authority in addressing complex AI issues.
Protecting the Rule of Law
AGs remain vigilant in upholding the Constitution and protecting against government censorship.
The group of Attorneys General warns Secretary Raimondo that any regulation of AI must comply with constitutional principles and authorized executive action. They stress the need to safeguard against government censorship and uphold the rule of law.
While there is an ongoing debate on the best approach to regulate AI, the AGs emphasize that the Biden administration cannot bypass congressional authority. They pledge to closely monitor the implementation of the executive order and ensure that it upholds constitutional principles.
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Fox News’ Greg Norman contributed to this report.