Artificial Intelligence: Background, Selected Issues, and Policy Considerations

The report explores AI’s rapid advancements, its applications in various sectors, and the federal government’s response, including legislative actions and executive orders.

It highlights AI’s benefits, such as improving decision-making and efficiency, alongside challenges like algorithmic bias, workforce disruptions, and transparency issues. The document also discusses U.S. investments in AI research, international competition, and ethical concerns, offering insights into how Congress might address emerging AI-related policy questions