Sen. Richard Blumenthal is urging the U.S. government to establish stronger oversight of artificial intelligence systems before they are released to the public, warning that the rapid pace of development could outstrip society's ability to manage potential risks.
The Connecticut Democrat told CNBC that new artificial intelligence products should undergo some form of "objective review" before reaching consumers, arguing that lawmakers need to find a balance between protecting the public and maintaining America's competitiveness in the global AI race.
