Possible AI regulations are being considered in the USA. 

The US Biden administration has opened up a public consultation on potential accountability measures for artificial intelligence (AI) systems, amid concerns regarding its impact on national security and education. 

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), an agency that advises the White House on telecommunications and information policy, is seeking input on the creation of an AI accountability mechanism that would ensure “that AI systems are legal, effective, ethical, safe, and otherwise trustworthy”.

NTIA administrator Alan Davidson has emphasised the importance of responsible AI systems, stating that they “could bring enormous benefits, but only if we address their potential consequences and harms”. 

“For these systems to reach their full potential, companies and consumers need to be able to trust them,” he said. 

President Joe Biden acknowledged the potential dangers of AI and urged tech companies to ensure their products are safe before making them public. 

In particular, lawmakers have taken notice of ChatGPT, an AI program created by OpenAI and backed by Microsoft, which has gained a considerable following for its ability to quickly provide answers to a wide range of questions.

NTIA plans to draft a report that will examine “efforts to ensure AI systems work as claimed – and without causing harm”, with the aim of providing a cohesive and comprehensive federal government approach to AI-related risks and opportunities. 

Also, a tech ethics group, the Center for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Policy, has urged the US Federal Trade Commission to prevent OpenAI from releasing GPT-4, citing concerns about bias, deception, and risks to privacy and public safety.