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This bill directs the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to conduct a comprehensive study on accountability measures for artificial intelligence (AI) systems. The study will explore how accountability measures are currently incorporated into AI systems used in communications networks and spectrum sharing applications, and how these measures can help bridge the digital divide, reduce cybersecurity risks, and promote digital inclusion. The bill requires the Assistant Secretary to hold public meetings with stakeholders to gather feedback on defining and implementing "trustworthy" AI, including how this concept relates to terms like "responsible" and "human-centric". Within 18 months of enactment, the Assistant Secretary must submit a report to congressional committees detailing the study's findings, including stakeholder feedback and recommendations for governmental and non-governmental actions to support effective AI accountability. The bill also mandates additional public meetings to discuss what information about AI systems should be made available to individuals, communities, and businesses, and how best to disseminate this information. An "accountability measure" is defined as a mechanism like an audit, assessment, or certification designed to ensure a system is trustworthy.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1694/all-info