H.R. 3369 — what changed
Artificial Intelligence Accountability Act
From Introduced in House to Reported in House. 2 sections amended between Introduced in House and Reported in House.
Sec. 2 Study on accountability measures for artificial intelligence systems
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:
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.
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.
How accountability measures may reduce risks related to artificial intelligence systems, including cybersecurity risks.
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The effectiveness of How the most commonly term “trustworthy” is used accountability measures for and defined in the context of artificial intelligence systems.intelligence, including how the term may be applied in various contexts related to artificial intelligence.
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Barriers and challenges related The relationship, with respect to the creation of adequate accountability measures for artificial intelligence systems.intelligence, between the term “trustworthy” and other terms such as “responsible” and “human-centric”.
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.
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—
the results of the analysis required by subsection (a);
a description of the feedback provided during the meetings required by subsection (b); and
recommendations for governmental and nongovernmental actions to support effective accountability measures for artificial intelligence systems.
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
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—
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the information that should be available to consumers who individuals, communities, and businesses that interact with with, are affected by, or study artificial intelligence systems; and
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the most effective methods for making such information available to consumers.such individuals, communities, and businesses.
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—
a description of the feedback provided during the meetings; and
recommendations with respect to—
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the information that should be available to consumers who individuals, communities, and businesses that interact with with, are affected by, or study artificial intelligence systems; and
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the methods to be used for making such information available to consumers.such individuals, communities, and businesses.