Effective AI governance will require leveraging existing laws and authorities but we can also anticipate that new regulation and additional governance will be necessary.
Local, state, federal, and multilateral bodies are exploring opportunities for effective AI governance. Pitt Cyber weighs in.
Governments are increasingly turning to algorithmic systems, often using AI technologies, for decision-making support, but residents often have little understanding or even awareness that these technologies are being used. Registries are one form of transparency that can also help improve accountability.
The urgency of governance of development and use of AI systems is only increasing. While legislation and other forms of government regulation are progressing, one access point of more immediate accountability is leveraging the procurement process to help ensure governments are purchasing responsible systems.