AUSTIN- Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Better Tech for Tomorrow campaign released the most comprehensive research paper on artificial intelligence and how it can be responsibly utilized in Texas.
“The question we are hoping to answer is how do we responsibly, transparently, and effectively harness the power of AI while minimizing or outright preventing irreparable harm?” said TPPF’s David Dunmoyer.
“Artificial Intelligence is a tool and like any tool some will use it with good intentions and others will use it for harm,” added TPPF’s Zach Whiting, “What we need to focus on is how we can foster innovation while respecting human dignity.”
TPPF’s research concluded the following:
· Humanity is at an inflection point. Artificial intelligence (AI) offers boundless promises while also presenting critical challenges to civilization. This paper explores how to balance that tension.
· AI as a field is replete with technical components that must be neatly defined and understood to legislate prudently—both in terms of the enforceability and scope of public policy. This paper provides definitions and legislative frameworks for policymakers to adopt.
· AI applications—and their potential benefits and risks—vary from sector-to-sector. This paper provides numerous specific case studies to illustrate how AI is being used and its impacts on healthcare, law enforcement, national security, kids’ online safety, education, finance, and more.
· Industry and legislators must balance technological innovation with utmost respect for human dignity, privacy, transparency, and accountability. Ultimately, light-touch, values-driven, state-based, legislative guardrails for AI are necessary to propel humanity forward.
Read the full research paper here.
Watch our livestream, Visions of the Future: Responsible AI Policy here.
Watch the latest episode of the Rebel Tech Podcast discussing AI here.