NTIA Requests Public Comments on AI System Accountability Measures and Policies
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) of the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) is requesting public comments on artificial intelligence (AI) system accountability measures and policies.
The request focuses on self-regulatory, regulatory, and other measures and policies that are designed to provide reliable evidence to stakeholders that AI systems are legal, effective, ethical, safe, and otherwise trustworthy. In particular, NTIA seeks input on:
Comments received will inform an NTIA report on AI accountability policy development with a focus on the AI assurance ecosystem.
Written comments must be received on or before June 10, 2023. Submit comments through the Federal e-Rulemaking Portal at www.regulations.gov, docket number NTIA-2023-0005.
View the NTIA Accountability Policy Request for Comment and NTIA press release for more information.
HHS Proposes New Standards for AI in Health Care
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)’s Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) has announced the upcoming publication of proposed rules for developers of AI used in health care who seek HHS certification.
HHS health IT certification is voluntary; however, it is required for technology that is used in many government and private health care settings.
The proposed rules:
The proposed rules will be published on April 18, 2022, and comments will be accepted until June 17, 2023, through www.regulations.gov, identified by RIN 0955-AA03. Prior to publication, the unpublished PDF version is available for download.