S.1699 - Artificial Intelligence Public Awareness and Education Campaign Act (119th Congress)
Summary
S.1699, the Artificial Intelligence Public Awareness and Education Campaign Act, directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish a public awareness campaign regarding AI. The goal is to improve public understanding of AI's benefits, risks, and prevalence in daily life. The campaign will include developing educational materials, conducting outreach, and consulting with experts.
Expected Effects
This bill aims to increase AI consumer literacy and inform the public about AI-enabled fraud. It also focuses on identifying best practices for detecting provenance information in digital media. The Act mandates annual updates to the campaign materials and requires the Secretary to report on the campaign's effectiveness to Congress.
Potential Benefits
- Increased public awareness and understanding of AI.
- Improved AI consumer literacy, enabling informed decisions.
- Protection against AI-enabled fraud, especially for vulnerable populations.
- Promotion of best practices for detecting manipulated digital media.
- Potential workforce opportunities in AI-related fields.
Potential Disadvantages
- The bill does not authorize additional funds, potentially limiting the campaign's scope and effectiveness.
- The effectiveness of the campaign depends heavily on the Secretary's implementation and coordination with other agencies.
- The sunset clause limits the campaign to five years, which may not be sufficient for long-term impact.
- Potential for the campaign to be influenced by specific stakeholders, leading to biased information.
- The reliance on machine translation for materials may lead to inaccuracies or misunderstandings.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill's focus on public awareness and education aligns with the government's role in promoting the general welfare, as stated in the Preamble of the US Constitution. The establishment of a public awareness campaign does not infringe upon any specific constitutional rights or limitations. The bill does not appear to violate any specific provisions of the Constitution.
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).