California’s SB 1120, effective September 28, 2024, establishes comprehensive regulations for the use of AI in healthcare, mandating human oversight, transparency, and compliance with anti-discrimination laws in utilization review and management processes.
The one-year anniversary of President Biden’s Executive Order on artificial intelligence highlights significant advancements in AI governance, safety, and ethical standards across various sectors, while also raising concerns about unresolved issues and potential policy shifts under a new administration.
The European Union, United States, and United Kingdom are developing distinct regulatory frameworks for artificial intelligence, focusing on balancing public safety and innovation through various approaches, including the EU’s AI Act, incremental US legislation, and the UK’s forthcoming legal framework.
The article discusses the necessity of accountability, transparency, and ethical standards in AI development and deployment, highlighting the roles of governments, industry leaders, and civil society in establishing robust governance frameworks to address risks related to privacy, fairness, and environmental sustainability.
A potential return of Donald Trump to the White House may lead to a rollback of stringent AI regulations established under the Biden administration, favoring a business-friendly approach that prioritizes voluntary self-governance and reduces federal oversight, raising concerns about public safety and algorithmic bias.
In October 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor released non-binding guidelines to assist employers in implementing artificial intelligence in compliance with existing laws, emphasizing ethical standards, transparency, and worker protection throughout the AI lifecycle.
