House Representatives Call for Standards in Government Use of AI

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8, 2025 – Artificial intelligence has the potential to transform government operations, boost innovation, and enhance national security, according to a recent report from the bipartisan House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence.

“The benefits of responsible government use of AI are potentially transformative,”  the task force wrote in a 273-page report released in December. “However, irresponsible or improper use fosters risks to individual privacy, security, and the fair and equal treatment of all citizens by their government.”

AI is already present in federal operations. Federal spending on AI R&D has grown from $560 million in 2018 to $2.9 billion in 2023. The report cited a U.S. Government Accountability Office report that found that 20 out of 23 surveyed federal agencies were already using AI, with approximately 200 instances of AI integration across various applications. These include AI-powered systems to manage public records, streamline federal benefits processing, and enhance cybersecurity defenses.