Biden asks US Congress to ban artificial intelligence impersonating humans
US President Joe Biden has called on Congress to urgently pass a law to regulate artificial intelligence, including a ban on “voice impersonation of AI and more.” The statement was made in his annual State of the Union address.
Gagadget writes about it with reference to CNN
Biden called on lawmakers to “harness the promise of artificial intelligence and protect us from its dangers.” He noted that the technology poses risks to Americans if left unchecked.
Biden’s call came weeks after a fake robocaller cloned his voice and reached thousands of voters in the New Hampshire primary. The state authorities called it an attempt to interfere in the election with the help of AI.
The topic of legislative regulation of AI is periodically raised in the US Congress, but no significant laws in this area have been adopted so far. About a year ago, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer made an unsuccessful attempt to introduce a bill to that effect.
Experts warn of the threat of disinformation using AI in public discourse and polls. However, in an election year, it is unlikely that Congress will adopt strict restrictions on the AI industry.
