What Washington should be doing to tackle AI risks
An over-reliance on feedback from industry leaders and choosing to reset the clock on AI policy may benefit tech companies.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer speaks during a news conference following a Senate bipartisan AI Insight Forum on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023.
Photographer: Al Drago/BloombergHi, it’s Shirin in San Francisco, where the hype around artificial intelligence is so high you can create your own AI-generated smoothie. Every Thursday, I’ll be putting out this newsletter to help you better understand the thrilling, complex and sometimes terrifying world of AI.
I’ll answer your burning questions (which you can send here) about how rapidly developing technologies like AI-powered chatbots, image generators and self-driving cars are changing our lives, shaking up industries, raising new ethical debates and forcing regulators around the world to play catchup. We’ll also break news, share insight from insiders and highlight the most important stories on the beat. But first…