Policy Details

SCR179 – Urging Congress To Begin A Discussion Considering The Benefits And Risks Of Artificial Intelligence Technologies

Date Passed

5/22/2023

Effective Date

5/22/2023

Summary

Companion concurrent resolution urging Congress to weigh the benefits and risks of AI technologies and to develop policy responses. Highlights the rapid evolution of AI capabilities and the importance of oversight.

Healthcare Implications

Frames federal engagement on AI policy areas – privacy, bias, safety – that directly affect health systems’ use of AI tools. Provides context for state action and coordination with U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, and National Institute of Standards and Technology guidance.

Impact Level

Low

Keywords

Safety & Risk

Stakeholders

Regulators & Government