In December 2024, the Bipartisan Artificial Intelligence (AI) Task Force released the “Bipartisan House Task Force Report on Artificial Intelligence.” Comprising 24 members evenly split between Republicans and Democrats from 20 committees. The Task Force aims to create a comprehensive vision for AI adoption, innovation, and governance in the U.S.
The 2024 report includes 66 key findings and 85 recommendations, balancing the promotion of AI innovation with the need to mitigate risks.
Key principles:
- Identify AI Issue Novelty
- Promote AI Innovation
- Protect Against AI Risks and Harms
- Empower Government with AI
- Affirm the use of a Sectoral Regulatory Structure
- Take an Incremental Approach
- Keep Humans at the Center of AI Policy
Key Findings Include:
- Federal AI policies should align with core principles and existing laws.
- Algorithm-informed decision-making requires careful consideration.
- Transparency in AI’s role in government is essential.
Recommendations Include:
- Use flexible governance and standards for AI adoption.
- Reduce administrative burdens and enhance cybersecurity.
- Improve federal AI workforce recruitment through skills-based hiring and alternate pathways.
Health Care-Specific Insights
The AI Task Force found that AI can streamline administrative processes, expedite drug development, and enhance diagnostics, but challenges like inconsistent medical data standards hinder progress and data sharing.
When utilizing AI in healthcare, the Task Force recommended ensuring AI is safe, transparent, and effective; supporting AI-related healthcare research and risk management; developing liability standards and payment mechanisms to foster innovation; and promoting privacy, security, and equitable health outcomes.
Read the full report.
Last Updated on January 12, 2025 by Aimed Alliance
