Senate Chairman Says AI Legislation "Probably Not Going to Get Done" Short Term
Surging use of AI, including biometrics, has triggered broad calls for federal legislation to mitigate risks and protect privacy. But the Chairman of the Select Committee on Intelligence said at a DC event IPVM attended that a bill is unlikely in the short term.
In this report, we examine his comments, current efforts to regulate AI, and the implications for physical security providers.
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