I understood the AI entirely in terms of using ChatGPT-4 to help me write papers or give me advice on a particular topic. I never fully understood how much AI has affected our society.
However, during my fall 2023 semester, I interned with the media and technology team of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights. This internship quickly taught me that the influence of AI extends beyond academic settings and affects various industries and government agencies. From September to December, I spent most of my days learning about the dual nature of AI: how it can enhance humanity and pose risks if left unchecked, especially in these areas. Which are more than my academics.
Considering that we live in a society that increasingly relies on AI in various industries—from healthcare to financial decision-making to public service delivery—the lack of regulation of these systems can create bias, and industries like lending and hiring have already seen these effects. .
Oh Studies conducted by LendingTree showed that when lenders used AI, the home denial rate for black Americans was 17.4%, more than double that of non-Hispanic whites, who had a home denial rate of 7.9%. was In addition, A Studies conducted by the Booking Institute It found that 55% of HR leaders use predictive algorithms for hiring. Yet, the same types of algorithms have been shown to discriminate. Women, disabled peopleAnd Americans of African descent.
These studies show that the need for AI regulation is paramount, and a new bill in the Connecticut General Assembly, SB 2: An Act Concerning AI, offers an approach that addresses this issue threefold: Addressing ethical governance, enhancing education and workforce development, and consistent with prior legislation.
Section 8 of SB 2 would establish an Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council to make recommendations for the ethical and fair use of artificial intelligence in state governments, reviewing a “Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights.” Recommends adoption of the private sector, and the Connecticut AI Bill of Rights.
This section not only promotes the ethical development, procurement and deployment of AI in Connecticut, but also addresses the biases that may be embedded within AI. These provisions allow Connecticut to promote the use of responsible AI that equitably benefits society, reducing certain problems. Common people’s concerns About this technology
Additionally, as AI reshapes our economy, we must prepare our workforce for the future. The bill’s provisions for AI training and the development of AI-based education programs by the Board of Regents for Higher Education and the Department of Economic and Community Development are not only necessary, but also necessary to ensure that our citizens are not left behind. go Research shows that AI creates new skills and educational pathways, supporting many career paths; So, with AI changing society, we must educate our labor market and prepare Connecticut’s hardworking families for the inevitable changes it will bring. SB 2 can address the urgent need for AI-based education programs to increase economic growth and prosperity by equipping the workforce with the skills necessary to thrive in an AI-driven future.
Additionally, Connecticut could become a leader in AI regulation, as no national AI development or deployment law covers every way AI intersects and interacts with every sector. The Biden administration has published “Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights“Which envisions a future where we are safe from potential harm and can enjoy the benefits of automated systems. However, these are merely suggestions rather than enforceable laws. So, if SB 2 passes, A state can set an emerging policy trend on a new issue, influencing other states to adopt a final national version of the bill and its contents.
While overwhelming evidence suggests that AI can have negative effects, when properly regulated, AI can serve as a tool, allowing everyone to fully enjoy its benefits. can SB 2 will significantly and positively impact how the state, developers, and employers interact with AI.
Together, we can build a Connecticut that protects the rights and well-being of our citizens, positioning us as a leader in the ethical deployment of AI.
Kelton Moorman is a member of the Yale College Democrats.
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