Center for Data Innovation Criticizes White House AI Bill of Rights as Incorrect
In a recent development, the White House has published an "AI Bill of Rights," a proposal aimed at protecting civil liberties from algorithms. However, the Center for Data Innovation, a think tank focused on data policy, has expressed concerns about this new regulatory framework.
Daniel Castro, the director of the Center, stated that using AI does not provide businesses with a "get out of jail free" card. He further expressed his concerns that comprehensive AI civil rights legislation, like the AI Bill of Rights, with mandatory bias audits and penalties could hinder innovation and the US's ability to compete globally in AI development.
The Center for Data Innovation supports an approach to AI policy that prioritizes accelerating AI innovation and avoiding burdensome regulations. They advocate for policies that reduce regulatory barriers, promote innovation, and enhance AI transparency and robustness without heavy-handed civil rights legislation.
Their stance aligns with the Trump Administration's AI Action Plan, which seeks to limit state AI regulations considered "burdensome," revise or repeal regulations that hinder AI development, and encourage open-source AI to boost innovation and maintain American leadership in AI globally. This contrasts with approaches like the EU's comprehensive AI law, which is more risk-based and regulatory-focused.
The Center for Data Innovation considers the AI Bill of Rights an insult to both AI and the Bill of Rights. They argue that Americans do not need a new set of laws for digital risks, and the focus should be on accelerating AI development and adoption through a national strategy, rather than denigrating the technology.
Moreover, the Center believes that the claims made by the AI Bill of Rights about the potential risks of AI are exaggerated. They argue that existing laws that protect Americans from discrimination and unlawful surveillance apply equally to digital and non-digital risks.
The AI Bill of Rights also labels digital technologies, including AI, as a significant threat to democracy. However, the Center for Data Innovation believes that the negative portrayal of AI by the White House may deter recent college graduates from pursuing careers in AI technology.
In a twist, the Biden administration is encouraged by the Center to push for comprehensive federal data protection legislation instead of promoting a non-binding set of guidelines like the AI Bill of Rights. This move is seen as a potential challenge to China's rapid advancement in AI technology.
In summary, the AI Bill of Rights and similar regulatory frameworks are viewed by the Center for Data Innovation as potential obstacles that could slow AI innovation, thereby weakening the US's competitive position in the global AI landscape. They advocate for policies that reduce regulatory barriers, promote innovation, and enhance AI transparency and robustness without heavy-handed civil rights legislation.
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[2] White House. (2021, July 8). Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy. Retrieved from https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/07/09/executive-order-on-promoting-competition-in-the-american-economy/
[3] White House. (2020, February 11). National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020. Retrieved from https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/3277/text
[4] European Commission. (2021, April 14). Proposal for a Regulation laying down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence (Artificial Intelligence Act). Retrieved from https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/12523-Artificial-Intelligence-Act-Proposal-for-a-Regulation-on-Artificial-Intelligence-AI-Act_en
- The Center for Data Innovation, in response to the White House's AI Bill of Rights, has expressed concerns about a potential regulatory framework, arguing that it may inhibit AI innovation and the US's global competitiveness in AI development.
- Daniel Castro, the director of the Center, stated that excessive AI civil rights legislation, such as the AI Bill of Rights, with mandatory bias audits and penalties could hinder innovation, posing a risk to the US's position in the global AI landscape.
- The Center for Data Innovation advocates for an approach to AI policy that prioritizes reducing regulatory barriers, promoting innovation, and enhancing AI transparency and robustness, without heavy-handed civil rights legislation.
- The Center's stance aligns with the Trump Administration's AI Action Plan, which aims to limit state AI regulations considered burdensome, revise or repeal regulations that hinder AI development, and encourage open-source AI to boost innovation and maintain American leadership in AI globally.
- Contrasting the EU's comprehensive AI law, which is more risk-based and regulatory-focused, the Center for Data Innovation finds the AI Bill of Rights an insult to both AI and the Bill of Rights, arguing that America does not need a new set of laws for digital risks but rather a national strategy to accelerate AI development and adoption.
