This year, the Idaho Legislature passed three laws to regulate artificial intelligence, focusing on deep fakes, political manipulation, and AI-generated content that exploits children. These laws aim to address growing concerns about the ethical use of AI technology.
Before the legislature reconvenes in January, a special panel is studying AI to determine if additional state laws are necessary. The Artificial Intelligence Working Group met recently in Boise to explore the legal implications and opportunities of AI technology.
During the meeting, three AI experts briefed lawmakers on the challenges and potential of AI. The group discussed the need for balanced regulation to protect individuals while promoting innovation in the tech sector.
Erick Herring, a partner at Vynyl, a software engineering company, warned lawmakers about the dangers of AI in the wrong hands. He suggested that the real concern is not AI itself but how powerful groups might use it to influence or manipulate people.
Herring also raised concerns about other nations advancing faster in AI development. He stressed that the U.S. needs to keep pace with global AI innovation to avoid falling behind geopolitically.