Congress Isn't Ready for the AI Revolution

Introduction

Imagine you're driving a car and are about to crash into a pedestrian. You have two options: hit the pedestrian or swerve and hit a tree. What do you do?

For most people, it's a split-second decision. But for self-driving cars powered by artificial intelligence (AI), it's a complex ethical question that requires a sophisticated algorithm to make the right decision.

The problem is, Congress isn't prepared for this kind of technology. And if we don't start making changes now, we'll be facing a crisis in the near future.

The lack of preparation is evident in the numbers. According to a report by the Artificial Intelligence and National Security Commission on AI, China is investing more than twice as much as the United States in AI-related research and development.

Moreover, the report finds that China has already surpassed the United States in certain areas of AI, such as facial recognition technology.

Another example is the lack of regulation surrounding AI. While other countries have implemented laws to regulate the use of AI, the United States has failed to do so.

1. Congress needs to prioritize the development of AI technology and invest more in research and development to keep up with other countries.
2. Congress needs to implement laws to regulate the use of AI, especially in sensitive areas such as national security.
3. Congress needs to educate its members on the benefits and risks of AI technology to enable informed decision-making on related policies.