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WASHINGTON – Alongside members of the bipartisan House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence (AI), U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) announced the release of the Task Force’s AI report, detailing recommendations to ensure the United States continues to be a global leader in technology and innovation. 

Pettersen is one of just twelve Democrats appointed to the bipartisan Task Force. The group is comprised of Members from key committees of jurisdiction. The Task Force held multiple hearings and met with over a hundred AI experts – including government officials, business leaders, and other specialists – to compile this comprehensive report to serve as a blueprint for Congress to implement proper guardrails that protect consumers while fostering innovation. 

“Artificial intelligence has the potential to enhance the lives of Americans, but it also poses serious threats – from fraud and identity theft to election integrity and more,” said Pettersen. “After months of bipartisan collaboration, I’m proud to help release this report which will serve as a blueprint for Congress to enact policies that help harness the potential of this emerging technology while ensuring strong guardrails and consumer protections. This report is an important step toward ensuring Congress meets the moment, and the United States remains a global leader in AI.” 

Specifically, the report included the following priorities of Pettersen:

• Energy: The report acknowledges the growing power demands of AI requires innovations in the energy sector. Pettersen has been working to ensure energy is a top priority in discussions around AI. The report recommends increased federal research to support innovations in algorithmic efficiency and energy infrastructure to meet the demand for energy as AI usage increases. 
• Elections and content authenticity: AI-generated content like images, videos, and audio can affect election information in the United States. The report highlights that the federal government can play a key role in providing local election assistance to support AI readiness through Election Security Grants, helping protect the integrity of the democratic process. 
• Small businesses: Pettersen has been working to address the fact that small businesses and smaller organizations often lack the resources needed to take advantage of AI technology. The report highlights the importance of supporting AI resources such as computing power and AI-ready data sets to help small businesses leverage the potential of AI. The report also calls for a key federal program focused on making federal and industry resources available to support the research and education community.

Read the full report and key findings HERE.