Source: Caixin

Editor: Huang Junzhi

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With the exceptional popularity of artificial intelligence (AI) this year, the U.S. government, political leaders, and industry giants have all suggested strengthening regulation.

However, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz stated on Monday that the United States must lead the world in the field of artificial intelligence, and that if Congress implements the "strict" regulation of AI sought by the Democratic Party and some Republicans, the U.S. could lose its advantage.

"I think it's a strange suggestion to have the federal government intervene with strict regulatory regimes," he said in an interview. "Isn't that going to stop all new technological innovation, because our adversaries won't stop."

He specifically criticized the idea of requiring pre-approval for AI innovation, acknowledging the risks associated with the technology but arguing that Congress lacks the understanding to make appropriate judgments.

"There aren't even five senators in Congress who can tell you what AI is, and they don't understand the risks of AI," he said.

No Consensus on How to Regulate

Just under a week before he made the above remarks, tech leaders gathered in Washington for a closed-door artificial intelligence forum organized by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. At this highly anticipated summit, participants generally agreed that the federal government should play a supervisory role, but there was far from a consensus on what form that oversight should take.

Proposals from lawmakers included banning the use of autonomous weapon firing systems without human intervention and requiring clear labeling of AI-generated images in political advertisements.

Earlier this month, Democratic and Republican chief senators Richard Blumenthal and Josh Hawley of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Technology introduced a bipartisan framework for AI regulation, providing guidelines for future legislation. These proposals include establishing an independent government office, imposing licensing requirements on companies developing AI, and promoting legal accountability.

Some companies, including Microsoft and OpenAI, expressed support for these proposals, while others like IBM opposed them. At last week's forum, labor and civil society representatives warned of the risks that AI poses to workers, mental health, and democracy.

The Senate Intelligence Committee will hold a hearing on AI on Tuesday afternoon, with a focus on national security.

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