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To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to conduct a study and hold public meetings with respect to artificial intelligence systems, and for other purposes.
Summary
This bill directs the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to conduct a study on accountability measures for artificial intelligence systems, including how such measures are used in communications networks and whether they can help address the digital divide and reduce AI-related risks. The Assistant Secretary must hold public meetings with stakeholders and submit a report to Congress within 18 months with study results, stakeholder feedback, and recommendations. The bill also requires a separate study on what information about AI systems should be available to the public and the most effective methods for making such information accessible to individuals, communities, and businesses.
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Sponsor (1)
- Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9] (D-CA)
1 cosponsor
Money behind the sponsor
Top reported contributors to Josh Harder’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.
- GOOGLE $34,620
- BESSEMER VENTURE PARTNERS $28,100
- STANFORD UNIVERSITY $25,550
- BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP $19,800
- COOLEY LLP $16,200
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Actions (2)
- Feb 27, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. · house
- Feb 27, 2025 Introduced in House
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
February 27, 2025
Mr. Harder of California (for himself and Ms. Kelly of Illinois) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce
A BILL
To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to conduct a study and hold public meetings with respect to artificial intelligence systems, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the “Artificial Intelligence Accountability Act” or the “AI Accountability Act”.
SEC. 2. STUDY ON ACCOUNTABILITY MEASURES FOR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SYSTEMS.
(a) Study.—The Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information shall conduct a study on accountability measures for artificial intelligence systems, which shall include an analysis of the following:
(1) How accountability measures are being incorporated into artificial intelligence systems used by communications networks (including telecommunications networks and social media platforms) and electromagnetic spectrum sharing applications.
(2) How accountability measures for artificial intelligence systems can facilitate the closing of the digital divide and assist the promotion of digital inclusion in the United States.
(3) How accountability measures may reduce risks related to artificial intelligence systems, including cybersecurity risks.
(4) How the term “trustworthy” is used and defined in the context of artificial intelligence, including how the term may be applied in various contexts related to artificial intelligence.
(5) The relationship, with respect to artificial intelligence, between the term “trustworthy” and other terms such as “responsible” and “human-centric”.
(b) Stakeholder Consultation.—In carrying out the study required by subsection (a), the Assistant Secretary shall hold public meetings to consult with relevant stakeholders for the purpose of soliciting feedback on accountability measures for artificial intelligence systems.
(c) Report.—Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report on the results of the study required by subsection (a) that shall include—
(1) the results of the analysis required by subsection (a);
(2) a description of the feedback provided during the meetings required by subsection (b); and
(3) recommendations for governmental and nongovernmental actions to support effective accountability measures for artificial intelligence systems.
(d) Accountability Measure Defined.—In this section, the term “accountability measure” means a mechanism, including an audit, an assessment, or a certification, designed to provide assurance that a system is trustworthy.
SEC. 3. AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SYSTEMS.
(a) Meetings.—The Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information shall hold public meetings to consult with relevant stakeholders (including representatives of industry, academia, and consumers) for the purpose of soliciting feedback on—
(1) the information that should be available to individuals, communities, and businesses that interact with, are affected by, or study artificial intelligence systems; and
(2) the most effective methods for making such information available to such individuals, communities, and businesses.
(b) Report.—Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report on the results of the meetings required by subsection (a) that shall include—
(1) a description of the feedback provided during the meetings; and
(2) recommendations with respect to—
(A) the information that should be available to individuals, communities, and businesses that interact with, are affected by, or study artificial intelligence systems; and
(B) the methods to be used for making such information available to such individuals, communities, and businesses. <all>
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