Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is leading a bipartisan effort to address the rise of artificial intelligence, with plans to allocate at least $32 billion annually for non-defense AI innovation.
Schumer, along with Senators Todd Young, Martin Heinrich, and Mike Rounds, are working on a report outlining how Congress can tackle the issue of AI. Schumer emphasized the importance of protecting elections from potential threats posed by AI during a recent Rules Committee meeting.
The proposed legislation includes three bills aimed at preventing deep fakes of federal candidates, requiring disclaimers on political ads featuring AI, and providing guidance for election administrators. While the senators did not set a timeline for advancing these bills, they acknowledge the challenges that may arise in the House.
The $32 billion investment in AI is seen as crucial by members of Congress who believe that the benefits of advancing AI technology outweigh the costs. Senator Rounds emphasized the significance of investing in AI, stating that being wise with billions today could prevent costly mistakes in the future.
