Artificial Intelligence; Regulating the Evolution – Erie News Now [Video]

Today was one of the first meetings of Pennsylvania’s artificial intelligence advisory committee. Industry leaders, researchers, and policy experts came together to discuss the growing need for state rules in this influential industry.

“There’s a lot of things that are going on already in the administration and with artificial intelligence,”Rep. Bob Merski (D-Erie) said. “And I think there are some things legislatively that are reactive to things that are happening in the community and in the world at large.”

Merski is one of two elected lawmakers on the committee. He wants to prioritize protecting both productivity and privacy is key in any laws passed.

“Taking the 30,000 foot view, which is what we’re doing— I think that’s the way to make sure that you don’t have unintended consequences to your legislation,” Merski said.

Only a few states have passed artificial intelligence laws, but many federal agencies have created and are …