Artificial Intelligence: Federal Policy and Regulatory Approaches

This report examines the current federal policy landscape for artificial intelligence (AI), including Executive Order 14110 on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of AI, the National AI Initiative Act, and the NIST AI Risk Management Framework. It describes the roles of various federal agencies in AI governance.

The report analyzes key policy considerations including AI safety and alignment, algorithmic bias and fairness, intellectual property rights related to AI-generated content, the impact of AI on the labor market, and national security applications of AI technology. International AI governance efforts are also discussed.

Congressional activity is reviewed, including proposed legislation addressing AI transparency, liability frameworks, sector-specific AI regulation in healthcare and financial services, and the regulation of foundation models and generative AI systems.