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On Wednesday, the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee passed the bipartisan Future of AI Innovation Act to maintain United States leadership in the global race to develop artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies. Led by Senators Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Todd Young (R-Ind.), John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.), this bill promotes strong partnerships between government, business, civil society and academia to advance AI research. It authorizes the U.S. Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute at the National Institute of Standards and Technology and creates testbeds with national labs to accelerate groundbreaking AI innovation that will spur future economic growth and protect national security. Read more about the legislation here: https://lnkd.in/e6jdX5F4

This Wednesday, September 18, the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee will hold a hearing on aviation cybersecurity threats faced by airports and airlines, impacts and disruptions to passengers, along with how the nation’s aviation sector can boost resiliency to protect against future cyberattacks. With testimony from: - Marty Reynolds (Brig Gen, USAF, Retired) CISM, NACD.CD, Managing Director for Cybersecurity, Airlines for America - Lance Lyttle IAP, Aviation Managing Director, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Port of Seattle - John Breyault, Vice President of Public Policy, Telecommunications and Fraud, National Consumers League (NCL) Watch Live: https://lnkd.in/eHUx2Hrc Alexander Simpson Gabrielle "Gigi" Slais

A new keynote speaker has been confirmed for the 6th Annual Data Privacy Conference USA. Maria Cantwell, Senator for the State of Washington will deliver an opening keynote address. There's less than one month until #DataUSA24! Register and find out about other ways to get involved on the conference website: https://lnkd.in/gJ8B2J8C September 17th, 2024 | Washington, D.C #DataUSA24

On Wednesday, the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee passed the bipartisan National Science Foundation AI Education Act, led by Senators Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) and Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), to expand scholarship and professional development opportunities to study artificial intelligence and quantum across all levels with support from the National Science Foundation (NSF). https://lnkd.in/gQF7d8kU

Senate Commerce Committee Advances Landmark Package of Bipartisan Legislation Promoting Responsible AI Four Bills Advance to Ensure Commonsense AI Governance and Innovation in the United States WASHINGTON, DC, July 31, 2024 - In a pivotal step toward responsible artificial intelligence (AI) deployment and use in America, the Senate Commerce Committee approved a package of four groundbreaking bills to foster innovation while moving toward safety and accountability in AI technologies. The Center for AI Policy (CAIP) commends the Committee's decision to advance The Future of AI Innovation Act (FAIIA), the Artificial Intelligence Research, Innovation, and Accountability Act (AIRIA), the Creating Resources for Every American To Experiment with Artificial Intelligence Act (CREATE AI Act), and the Validation and Evaluation for Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence (VET AI) Act. "This legislative package represents a crucial milestone in establishing a framework for responsible and safe AI development in America," said Jason Green-Lowe, Executive Director of the Center for AI Policy (CAIP). "It implements necessary safeguards without hindering innovation, positioning the United States to remain at the forefront of safe AI deployment and use." The bills collectively address various aspects of AI governance, from research and data quality to accountability and trustworthiness. The FAIIA focuses on establishing artificial intelligence standards, metrics, and evaluation tools. The AIRIA will require companies to certify that they are bringing greater transparency, accountability, and security to the development and operation of the highest-impact applications of AI. The CREATE AI Act aims to democratize access to AI resources, and the VET AI Act promotes a trustworthy AI ecosystem by offering voluntary certification for third-party AI evaluators. "As AI continues to reshape our world, it's imperative that we have robust legislation in place. These bills will help ensure that America will be known for leading the way toward safe and reliable AI services. Americans need to be able to trust the general-purpose, cross-sector AI models they use daily to behave as intended. The bills recommended by the Commerce Committee today in a series of nearly unanimous votes would be an excellent way to get started on that goal," Green-Lowe said. The bill passed today will have important implications for the AI industry, potentially influencing everything from research funding to regulatory frameworks. It also signals a proactive approach by the United States government to address the challenges and opportunities presented by rapidly advancing AI technologies. "The passage of these bills through committee is just the beginning," Green-Lowe said. "We urge the full Senate to maintain this momentum and work towards swift ratification of these commonsense AI measures." ### HT U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Majority

🚨 We applaud the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Majority for advancing S. 4487, the Small Business Artificial Intelligence Training and Toolkit Act, out of Committee today. This legislation would authorize the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) to work with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to create and distribute training resources and tools to help small businesses leverage #AI to succeed. 👏 Thank you to Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS) for championing this important bill to put cutting-edge technology in the hands of more small business owners. Small businesses are #poweredbyfintech and rely on digital tools to succeed. 👀 Check out our vision to make it easier to start, scale, and run a small business in FTA’s Small Business Policy agenda ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eQcaJWhp

SIIA has endorsed the NSF AI Education Act, introduced by Senate Commerce Chair Maria Cantwell and Sen. Jerry Moran. Sara Kloek speaks on how forward-thinking legislation emphasizes AI education, industry partnerships, and the creation of a future-ready workforce. By fostering collaboration between students, educators, and employers, and supporting AI research in diverse fields like agriculture and manufacturing, this act paves the way for American innovation and leadership in AI. Kudos to everyone involved in this visionary initiative!

On Thursday, July 11, the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee will hold a hearing on how AI is accelerating the need to protect Americans’ privacy. With testimony from: - Ryan Calo, Professor, University of Washington School of Law; Co-Director, UW Tech Policy Lab - Amba Kak, Co-Executive Director, AI Now Institute - Udbhav Tiwari, Director, Global Product Policy, Mozilla - Morgan Reed, President, ACT | The App Association Watch the Hearing:⬇ https://lnkd.in/eQfM9iCR Kelly F. Gabby Borenstein

✈ NEWS: The U.S. Senate Overwhelmingly Approves the FAA Reauthorization Act On Thursday night, the Senate overwhelmingly approved the bipartisan Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act to reauthorize the FAA and the NTSB for five years. Sponsored by Commerce Committee Chair Maria Cantwell, Ranking Member Ted Cruz, Aviation Subcommittee Chair Tammy Duckworth and Ranking Member Jerry Moran, the legislation prioritizes investments that will strengthen aviation safety, boost consumer protections, grow the aviation safety workforce, advance technology and innovation, and modernize our national airspace system into the future. “The American people expect and deserve the safest, most reliable and modern aerospace system in the world and this landmark bill is intended to deliver just that. Our bipartisan legislation sets clear priorities to strengthen aviation safety standards, implement new safety technology, hire more Air Traffic Controllers and safety inspectors, give passengers a guaranteed right to a refund, advance innovation and modernize our air travel infrastructure nationwide. With tonight’s overwhelming vote, we are one step closer to getting this bill onto the president’s desk,” said Chair Maria Cantwell. Read what's in the legislation ⬇ https://lnkd.in/eS-PG9z8 Rachel Devine Alexander Simpson Gabrielle "Gigi" Slais Lucia M.

On Wednesday, May 8, the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Data Security will convene a hearing on "Strengthening Data Security to Protect Consumers" led by Senator John Hickenlooper. The hearing will focus on the importance of data security, and how to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and accessibility of consumer data and safeguard data against unauthorized access, including through data minimization and robust data security practices. Watch the Hearing:⬇ https://lnkd.in/eqhs4snN With testimony from: - James E. Lee, COO, Identity Theft Resource Center - Nonprofit - Sam Kaplan, Assistant General Counsel and Senior Director for Public Policy & Government Affairs, Palo Alto Networks - Prem M. T., Policy Director, New America's Open Technology Institute - Jake Parker, Senior Director of Government Relations, Security Industry Association (SIA) Edgar Rivas