What IT leaders want from US AI regulation [Video]

Many AI workers call for new copyright laws to protect creators from AI and for consumers to be compensated by AI companies that use their personal data.

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The US government has so far taken a hands-off approach to AI regulation, with the US Congress yet to pass any major legislation regulating the technology.

Legislators have introduced dozens of bills, and President Joe Biden did issue an executive order detailing the safe use of AI in October 2023. But to date, the most that the US federal government has to show for its efforts are voluntary commitments on AI use from about 15 major companies.

IT leaders and professionals — especially those in AI- and data-related roles — have taken notice.

Nearly six in 10 US-based AI, privacy, and data management leaders surveyed by The Harris Poll don’t trust the current US government’s approach to AI. Moreover, the same percentage believes the US is lagging behind …