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"US Senators Collaborate on AI Regulation for Critical Decisions"

Democrats have introduced the Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2023, a bill aimed at preventing AI from perpetuating discriminatory decision-making in various sectors. The bill would require companies using AI to test algorithms for bias and disclose their existence in a Federal Trade Commission registry. It also calls for increased staffing of the agency to enforce the law. The move comes as both parties in Congress are scrutinizing the use of AI, and federal agencies are working to clarify regulations around AI applications. Separately, a bipartisan framework for regulating AI in national security, consumer, and employment decisions was released, calling for federal oversight, licensing, and disclosure requirements.