The US Must Prioritize Use-Case AI Regulation

Kadijatou (Kadija) Diallo is a researcher focused on the intersection of technology, governance and human rights, including the ethical and responsible development of emerging technologies, especially in the Global South. Most recently she was a Fellow with Harvard’s Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs. Vice President Kamala Harris joins President Joe Biden at the signing of an Executive Order on artificial intelligence, October 30, 2023. At the end of October, President Joe Biden signed a sweeping Executive Order addressing the safe deployment and use of artificial intelligence (AI), marking a pivotal moment in the evolution of US technology regulation and laying the foundation for future federal oversight on AI regulation, development, and deployment. The Executive Order joins a growing list of policies that countries around the world are adopting in an effort to regulate this rapidly advancing sector. While the Executive Order and similar proposals for the general regulation of AI are crucial and necessary, it is imperative for the US not to lose sight of the importance of improving use-case regulation for AI and other emerging technologies. General regulation efforts, such as those underway at the White House and in Congress, play a vital role in establishing baseline protections and terms of development. However, the dynamic nature of AI necessitates legislation that is not only flexible enough to adapt to technological changes but also stringent enough to maintain consistent and robust protections for users. The misrepresentation of AI threats often leads to misconceptions about the immediate risks posed…The US Must Prioritize Use-Case AI Regulation