Sec. 209. Artificial intelligence consumer education
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Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a working group relating to responsible education efforts for artificial intelligence systems. The Secretary shall appoint to serve as members of the working group established under this section not more than 15 individuals with expertise relating to artificial intelligence systems, including— representatives of— institutions of higher education; companies developing or operating artificial intelligence systems; consumers or consumer advocacy groups; public health organizations; marketing professionals; entities with national experience relating to consumer education, including technology education; public safety organizations; rural workforce development advocates; enabling technology companies; and nonprofit technology industry trade associations; and any other members the Secretary considers to be appropriate.
A member of the working group established under this section shall serve without compensation. The working group established under this section shall— identify recommended education and programs that may be voluntarily employed by industry to inform— consumers and other stakeholders with respect to artificial intelligence systems as those systems— become available; or are soon to be made widely available for public use or consumption; and submit to Congress, and make available to the public, a report containing the findings and recommendations under subparagraph (A).
The working group established under this section shall take into consideration topics relating to— the intent, capabilities, and limitations of artificial intelligence systems; use cases of artificial intelligence applications that improve lives of the people of the United States, such as improving government efficiency, filling critical roles, and reducing mundane work tasks; artificial intelligence research breakthroughs; engagement and interaction methods, including how to adequately inform consumers of interaction with an artificial intelligence system; human-machine interfaces; emergency fallback scenarios; operational boundary responsibilities; potential mechanisms that could change function behavior in service; and consistent nomenclature and taxonomy for safety features and systems.
The Secretary shall consult with the Chair of the Federal Trade Commission with respect to the recommendations of the working group established under this section, as appropriate. The working group established under this section shall terminate on the date that is 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act.