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Joe Biden Wants US Government Algorithms Tested for Potential Harm Against Citizens (www.wired.com)

submitted 1 year ago by jeffw@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world

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Highlights: The White House issued draft rules today that would require federal agencies to evaluate and constantly monitor algorithms used in health care, law enforcement, and housing for potential discrimination or other harmful effects on human rights.

Once in effect, the rules could force changes in US government activity dependent on AI, such as the FBI’s use of face recognition technology, which has been criticized for not taking steps called for by Congress to protect civil liberties. The new rules would require government agencies to assess existing algorithms by August 2024 and stop using any that don’t comply.

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[–] phillaholic@lemm.ee 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I don’t think that’s extreme lefty. Extreme would be those people wanting to replace capitalism, make everything government controlled, and be just as authoritarian and anti-democratic as the right already are.

[–] vaultdweller013@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I also wish to replace capitalism, with a mix of co-ops and syndicats. Maybe with some carved out exceptions for bussinesses that require say seasonal workers but dont reuire many workers for most of the year.

I also want to burn down prosperity churches and commit the blood eagle on billionaires. I am an extremist, I just happen to be pragmatic and realistic enough to know what I can realistically get. Tankies are just fascists with a red coat of paint.

[–] phillaholic@lemm.ee 0 points 1 year ago

I don’t see how any of that works at scale but ok.