Former FTC Chair Khan dismisses 'constitution' signed by AI leaders to self-police
On "This Week," former FTC Chair Lina Khan called on Congress to help regulate AI.
Former FTC Chair Lina Khan has dismissed a constitution signed by AI leaders to self-police artificial intelligence development. Khan argued that self-regulation efforts by big tech have proven to be unsuccessful, citing past instances where tech companies suggested existing laws and regulations no longer applied to their new technologies and attempted to self-regulate instead.
Amid growing concerns over the potential threats posed by AI systems, tech giants gathered at the White House to sign a "voluntary" accord to self-police. However, Khan dismissed this agreement as neither legally binding nor a true solution to the challenges posed by advanced AI systems. She also expressed skepticism towards the FTC's investigation into multiple AI companies, stating that the administration's actions should be scrutinized closely.
President Trump announced the creation of a "Super Intelligence Force" to ensure America continues to lead in AI development and protect American interests. Khan cautioned against blind trust in AI leaders and urged Congress to legislate the growing industry, drawing parallels to historical instances where transformative technologies were governed to mitigate potential risks.
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