Senate AI Roadmap Criticized for Lack of Concrete Regulation

Schumer's bipartisan plan emphasizes innovation and funding but falls short on enforceable safeguards, sparking concerns from civil society groups.

The roadmap proposes $32 billion over three years for AI research and innovation.
It includes suggestions for federal data privacy laws and measures against deepfakes.
Critics argue the plan lacks specific, enforceable regulations to mitigate AI risks.
Tech industry groups welcome the light-touch approach and focus on innovation.
Comprehensive AI legislation is unlikely to pass this year, with focus shifting to 2025.