Strategic Lawyering Responsible AI: Managing Risk in an Evolving Regulatory and Legal Landscape
Title: Responsible AI: Managing Risk in an Evolving Regulatory and Legal Landscape
Jurisdiction: USA
Authors: Kate E. Middleton and Hannah R. Anderson
Law firm: Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
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Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) is driving innovation across industries and is playing an increasing role in everyday life. AI (and, more broadly, algorithms) is being used in diagnostics, enabled medical devices, device manufacturing, drug discovery and manufacturing, industrial manufacturing, smart home and wearable devices, and vehicles. AI has the potential to benefit society in a number of ways, including by boosting efficiency, providing invaluable insights, and informing decisions. But to borrow from the likes of Winston Churchill (or Spider-man), with great AI capabilities comes great responsibility.
Many of the risks and benefits of AI systems are unique in comparison to other technologies. Regulators, governmental agencies, and consumer advocates are keenly focused on addressing unintended consequences that may result from the development and use of algorithms and AI. These issues, like the technology, are complex, and policymakers, stakeholders, and regulators are grappling with how best to address them.