HB4704: Artificial Intelligence and Biosecurity Risk Assessment Act
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To require the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response shall conduct risk assessments and implement strategic initiatives or activities to address threats to public health and national security due to technical advancements in artificial intelligence or other emerging technology fields.
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This bill requires the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response to study and assess risks that artificial intelligence and other new technologies pose to public health and national security. The bill directs this official to develop and carry out plans to address these identified threats. The Assistant Secretary is a high-ranking official in the Department of Health and Human Services who handles emergency preparedness. The bill is currently in the introduction stage and has not yet been assigned to a for consideration.
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HB4704: Artificial Intelligence and Biosecurity Risk Assessment Act
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Sponsors
Anna Eshoo
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (5)
Dan Crenshaw
David Trone
Marcus Molinaro
Dean Phillips
Brian Fitzpatrick