Congressional Task Force Releases Comprehensive AI Policy Recommendations

The bipartisan report outlines strategies to balance innovation with safeguards against AI-related risks while addressing civil rights concerns.

The 253-page report, developed over 10 months, includes 89 recommendations across 15 areas to guide U.S. AI policy and maintain global competitiveness.
Key proposals include establishing AI standards, addressing intellectual property challenges from generative AI, and combating deepfakes while ensuring content authenticity.
The report emphasizes the need for privacy laws that are technology-neutral, support for small businesses adopting AI, and responsible AI development in sectors like healthcare, agriculture, and financial services.
Civil rights groups welcomed the acknowledgment of AI-related harms but called for stronger measures to prevent discrimination and protect vulnerable communities.
Experts praised the report's incremental approach to regulation but highlighted the need for clearer priorities, international collaboration, and more detailed implementation plans.