What to know about Congress’s inaugural AI meeting

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) is convening the first AI Insight Forum on Sept 13, bringing together some of the top people in AI to discuss the risks and opportunities posed by advances in this technology and how Congress might write legislation to address them. Sen. Schumer said he’s planning for “an open discussion about how Congress can act on AI: where to start, what questions to ask, and how to build a foundation for SAFE AI innovation.” The SAFE framework is not a legislative proposal but rather a set of priorities. Those priorities include promoting innovation, supporting the American tech industry, understanding the labor ramifications of AI, and mitigating security risks.