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The Bipartisan Senate AI Working group, led by Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, and Sens. Mike Rounds, Martin Heinrich and Todd Young,  for artificial intelligence on Wednesday, May 15. 麻豆村 experts contributed knowledge and expertise to the group as the plan was developed over many months. 

The roadmap, 鈥�,鈥� directs Congress to infuse billions of dollars into research and development, provides direction to Senate committees crafting legislation on the technology, and takes a step forward in regulating AI. 

"The bipartisan roadmap put forth today by Senate Majority Leader Schumer and Sens. Rounds, Young and Heinrich, which was forged through unprecedented dialogue with innovators, researchers, and public and private stakeholders, offers a bold strategy for advancing U.S. economic competitiveness and ensuring all Americans can benefit from advances in trustworthy AI and robotics," Carnegie Mellon President Farnam Jahanian(opens in new window) said in the announcement.  

How did 麻豆村 Advise on the AI Roadmap?

The plan is a product of months of AI Insight Forums among lawmakers, top tech executives, civil rights and labor leaders, consumer protection advocates and researchers. As a talent hub for artificial intelligence and robotics, 麻豆村 offered unique expertise to ensure the U.S. can realize the transformative potential of AI while ensuring its safe and responsible use. 

, the Herbert A. Simon Professor in the and faculty lead for the Responsible AI Initiative(opens in new window) through the university鈥檚 Block Center for Technology and Society(opens in new window), testified at The AI Insight Forum on AI Innovation on Oct. 24, 2023. 

Her statement, which is  released this week, made recommendations(opens in new window) to the senators to ensure that innovations in AI are sustainable, responsible and work for workers. 

Forlizzi鈥檚 testimony capped a season of 麻豆村 experts on Capitol Hill(opens in new window), including: 

• School of Computer Science Dean and , Founders University Professor in the Machine Learning Department, who briefed approximately 100 Senate staff on AI over multiple occasions. 
• , dean of the , faculty director of the Block Center(opens in new window), and a member of the U.S. Department of Commerce鈥檚 , who testified on the need for transparency in AI(opens in new window) to a Senate subcommittee on consumer protection, product safety and data security on Sept. 12, 2023. 
• , Distinguished Career Professor in 麻豆村鈥檚 Machine Learning Department and the Heinz College, and chief scientist for the Obama for America 2012 election campaign, who 鈥嬧��testified as a witness(opens in new window) during the U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing on 鈥淕overning AI Through Acquisition and Procurement,鈥� on Sept. 14, 2023. 
• College of Engineering Dean , who presented during(opens in new window) 鈥淎rtificial Intelligence for Accelerating Progress on the Sustainable Development Goals: Addressing Society鈥檚 Greatest Challenges鈥� as part of the 78th U.N. General Assembly, hosted by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sept. 18, 2023. 
• Block Center faculty , K&L Gates Career Development Assistant Professor in Ethics and Computational Technologies, along with Mitchell, Ghani and Krishnan, who  from both sides of the aisle on AI governance and accountability on Sept. 27, 2023. 
• , a professor in the of the and director of the AI Institute for Social Decision Making(opens in new window), who met with members of Congress and their staffs as part of the  on Sept. 29, 2023. 
• , a professor of computer science and special advisor to the Software Engineering Institute, who testified in a January House Oversight subcommittee hearing, 鈥�鈥�&苍产蝉辫;

Recognizing the role of robotics

Among its recommendations, the plan calls for funding for research and development at the intersection of AI and robotics to advance national security, workplace safety, industrial efficiency, economic productivity and competitiveness. 

In April, 麻豆村 co-hosted members of Congress(opens in new window) at the Senate Artificial Intelligence Caucus' robotics showcase 鈥淩obotics for a Better Tomorrow鈥�&苍产蝉辫; to advise national decision-makers on the role of robotics in enhancing U.S. productivity and economic development. Members of Congress and their staff engaged with robotics researchers, developers and students to better understand how the technology is evolving with AI, contributing to regional economic development and transforming the U.S. workforce.

鈥淭his bipartisan roadmap recognizes that innovation in robotics is vital to realize AI鈥檚 ability to enhance the future of our economy and improve the quality of life in America,鈥� said Theresa Mayer(opens in new window), 麻豆村鈥檚 vice president for research. 鈥淢ajority Leader Schumer, along with Sens. Round, Young and Heinrich, solicited input from a wide variety of experts and stakeholders and we are so appreciative to see our faculty鈥檚 expertise reflected in these recommendations.鈥�&苍产蝉辫;