Policymakers and other stakeholders continue to promote the development and adoption of artificial intelligence (“AI”) worldwide. For example, the European Commission recently released a white paper describing a proposed framework for regulating AI. In the United States, lawmakers have considered AI legislation and President Trump signed an Executive Order on AI that, among other things, promotes investment in AI and directed the National Institute of Standards and Technology to establish AI standards, including for AI trustworthiness. Over the past year, consistent with the Executive Order, the federal government has invested significantly in AI, as detailed in an annual report recently released by the Trump Administration.
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AI Update: New York City, Vermont, and Other State and Local Governments Evaluating AI Trustworthiness
As the policy debate concerning government oversight of artificial intelligence evolves, public procurement regulations have become a potential entry point for regulating artificial intelligence. Earlier this year, the White House issued an Executive Order on AI mandating that the National Institute of Standards and Technology develop a guide to federal engagement on AI technical standards. While the federal government’s actions have understandably garnered significant attention, state and local governments are also undertaking preliminary efforts to engage on the technical standards for AI procured and utilized by their agencies.
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