House Dem warns AI could be a tool of 'digital colonialism' without 'inclusivity' guardrails

A House Democrat is warning artificial intelligence could become a tool of "digital colonialism" if the U.S. doesn't take steps to work with Western Hemisphere nations to create AI systems that reflect diversity and inclusion. Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., proposed a resolution during the August break that says the U.S. must champion a "regional" AI strategy that includes Western Hemisphere nations as this new technology is developed. "United States-led investments in the development of AI in the Western Hemisphere would promote the inclusion and representation of underserved populations in the global development and deployment of AI technologies, ensuring that no individual country dominates AI but rather collaborative developments in the Western Hemisphere," his resolution asserted. WHAT IS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)? Rep Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., is calling on the U.S. to work closely with Western nations as it develops artificial intelligence systems and guidelines.