H.R.1736 - Generative AI Terrorism Risk Assessment Act (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R.1736, the Generative AI Terrorism Risk Assessment Act, mandates the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct annual assessments of terrorism threats posed by terrorist organizations utilizing generative artificial intelligence (AI) applications. These assessments, conducted in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence, will analyze incidents, provide recommendations to counter these threats, and be shared with relevant congressional committees and fusion centers. The bill aims to address the perceived national security threat arising from the use of generative AI by terrorist organizations.
Expected Effects
The bill will likely lead to increased monitoring and analysis of terrorist activities involving generative AI. It will also foster information sharing between federal agencies, state and local fusion centers, and Congress. This could result in the development of new strategies and technologies to counter AI-enhanced terrorism.
Potential Benefits
- Enhanced national security through proactive threat assessment.
- Improved information sharing between federal, state, and local agencies.
- Increased awareness of the risks associated with AI-enabled terrorism.
- Development of strategies to counter AI-enhanced terrorist activities.
- Public access to unclassified portions of the threat assessments.
Most Benefited Areas:
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential for increased surveillance and privacy concerns.
- Risk of disproportionate targeting of certain groups or individuals.
- Potential for biased assessments due to limitations in AI technology.
- Resource allocation towards AI-related threats may divert attention from other security concerns.
- The effectiveness of the assessments depends on the accuracy and completeness of the data used.
Most Disadvantaged Areas:
Constitutional Alignment
The bill appears to align with the Constitution's broad mandate to "provide for the common defence" (Preamble). However, the implementation of the Act must be carefully monitored to ensure compliance with the First Amendment (freedom of speech and association) and the Fourth Amendment (protection against unreasonable searches and seizures). The requirement for coordination with privacy and civil liberties offices within DHS aims to mitigate potential constitutional concerns.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).