Advocacy

Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence is beginning to transform many sectors of our economy. As AI becomes capable of executing more complex tasks, it will revolutionize even more aspects of our lives.

We are already seeing many of the positive impacts. AI technologies are

Improving medical diagnoses.
Increasing efficiencies in agriculture.
Detecting serious cyber threats.

As AI becomes more ubiquitous, it will also raise an increasing number of questions about jobs, bias, cybersecurity and other serious issues.

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)^® is a leading voice on artificial intelligence issues on Capitol Hill. CTA president and CEO Gary Shapiro testified before the House Oversight & Government Reform Subcommittee on Information Technology at an Artificial Intelligence Public Policy hearing on April 18, 2018.

To lay the groundwork for prudent AI policy, CTA has been hosting a series of AI educational events for Members of Congress and staff.

Policy Priorities

Educate Lawmakers

Educate lawmakers on ways in which AI is poised to revolutionize many sectors of the economy, from healthcare to cybersecurity.

Prevent Over-Regulation

Prevent premature and overly-broad attempts to regulate AI in response to hypothetical or speculative harms.

Work With Industry and Government

Work with industry and government to mitigate biased outcomes from AI algorithms, ensure adequate data security, and prepare the American workforce for new opportunities created by AI.

CTA Statements on Artificial Intelligence

Media Release | May 10, 2018

CTA Applauds Trump Administration’s Leadership on Artificial Intelligence

Op-Ed | May 8, 2018

Who's afraid of artificial intelligence?

Artificial Intelligence Working Group

At the beginning of 2018, CTA launched an AI working group to address questions around artificial intelligence technology and help guide CTA’s work on AI policy issues.

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