Noteworthy new publications from the Congressional Research Service include the following.
Kashmir: Background, Recent Developments, and U.S. Policy, August 16, 2019
Global Trends in HIV/AIDS, CRS In Focus, updated August 15, 2019
Retroactive Legislation: A Primer for Congress, CRS In Focus, August 15, 2019
Words Taken Down: Calling Members to Order for Disorderly Language in the House, August 13, 2019
International Discussions Concerning Lethal Autonomous Weapon Systems, CRS In Focus, August 16, 2019
With thoughtful policy action, it is still possible to build systems that are fair, transparent, and accountable, and to earn the public trust that will ultimately determine AI’s future. We hope policymakers are ready to act.
Procurement is not merely an administrative function—it is how AI enters government and the first line of defense for responsible AI in the public sector.
Responsible AI starts with who is in the data, who is at the table, whose needs shape the outcome, and who is responsible when it falls short.
There is no question this is a Big Deal. If you are a university or research lab, or aspire to work in one, or are simply an enthusiast of federally-funded research, what’s next will matter.