ITI to Join Majority Leader Schumer’s AI Forum
WASHINGTON – Today, global tech trade association ITI’s President and CEO Jason Oxman will participate in U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s fourth AI Insights Forum to discuss how the tech industry is mitigating potential harms and risks associated with AI across all sectors, including financial services and health care. Jason will outline recommendations for next steps the U.S. Congress should take to advance AI policymaking and emphasize that the tech industry is committed to developing and deploying safe and responsible AI.
“ITI and our member companies appreciate the Senate’s continued attention to this matter and its work to convene educational forums for members of Congress to understand AI and its implications. We share the U.S. Senate’s goal in equipping members of Congress with the tools and expertise needed to advance meaningful legislation that encourages future AI innovation and investment in the United States while mitigating real risks to consumers and businesses alike,” Oxman said in his written statement. “AI is a highly complex issue that impacts nearly every business sector, and the government’s role should be limited to addressing critical risks in specific use cases. Where those risks are identified, Congress should evaluate the existing legal, policy and regulatory landscape, and clearly delineate risk areas that are not adequately addressed.”
Read Jason’s full written statement to Senators here (opens in a new tab).
ITI has been an engaged thought leader in AI policy around the world. This week, ITI reiterated the importance of industry collaboration (opens in a new tab) in reaction to President Biden’s Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence. ITI also welcomed industry engagement (opens in a new tab) in the UK Global AI Safety Summit and G7 Hiroshima AI Process.
ITI’s policy experts will hold a live briefing analyzing the implications of the Executive Order tomorrow, November 2 at 1PM. Register here. (opens in a new tab)