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This bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to develop a comprehensive strategy within 180 days to address potential public health risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI) misuse. The strategy must include a framework for mitigating AI threats to national health security, identifying specific duties and preparedness goals for HHS, and pinpointing gaps in current public health capabilities. Specifically, the bill mandates strategies to address risks like the potential development of biological weapons and the design of treatment-resistant viruses and bacteria through AI technologies. The Secretary must consult with stakeholders who understand AI technologies and those developing medical countermeasures, and then submit the strategy to relevant congressional committees in a manner that protects national security. The bill also amends existing public health emergency coordination laws to explicitly include federal responses related to AI-driven health threats. By requiring this strategic approach, the legislation aims to proactively prepare for and mitigate potential emerging risks posed by advanced AI technologies in the realm of public health and biodefense.

Health and Social Services

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/501/all-info