Request for Comments on a Draft Memorandum to the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies, “Guidance for Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Applications”
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a notice requesting public comments on a draft memorandum that provides guidance to all Federal agencies regarding the regulation of artificial intelligence applications. The draft guidance aims to promote innovation while protecting American values such as human rights, privacy, civil liberties, and national security. Comments on the draft memorandum are requested by March 13, 2020.
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Who issued it
Who it governs
Federal agencies and the general public interested in submitting comments on proposed federal AI regulatory guidance.
What the document contains
The document covers the announcement of a draft memorandum guiding executive departments and agencies on how to approach regulatory and non-regulatory measures for AI applications, including instructions for public comment.
Specific regulatory enforcement mechanisms, technical definitions, and detailed sector-specific compliance rules are not included in this notice.
- The Office of Management and Budget requested public comments on a draft memorandum providing guidance for the regulation of AI applications.
- The guidance directs Federal agencies on developing regulatory and non-regulatory approaches to AI technologies while reducing barriers to adoption.
- The document emphasizes promoting technology advancement and innovation while protecting American values, privacy, civil liberties, and national security.
- Public comments were requested to be submitted no later than March 13, 2020.
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How it scores
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Accountability
0/5Clear responsibility for AI outcomes
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Fairness
0/5Non-discrimination and equitable treatment
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Human Oversight
0/5Humans remain in control of consequential decisions
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Privacy
2/5Protection of personal data and private life
protecting American technology, economic and national security, privacy, civil liberties
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Transparency
0/5Openness about how AI systems work and are used
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Enforcement
0/5Consequences and compliance mechanisms with real force
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Impact Assessment
2/5Required assessment of an AI system's risks/impacts before or during use
consider ways to reduce barriers to the development and adoption of AI technologies
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