Dive Brief:
- Federal officials with a newly created Transportation Department agency are seeking input from stakeholders, interested parties and the public to better understand the potential effects of artificial intelligence.
- The government wants to avoid potential dangers that could disrupt labor, privacy and national security. Concurrently, the Biden administration seeks to promote opportunities, innovation and trustworthiness with the new technology.
- “Virtually all aspects of transportation and mobility ... will likely be impacted by the deployment of AI tools and applications,” the government said in the notice.
Dive Insight:
In addition to risks and opportunities, the request for information is examining AI and its effects on autonomous mobility systems as well as any other areas of consideration.
The notice asks commenters to describe how “AI can responsibly facilitate autonomous mobility, including specifically safety considerations” and topics not touched upon by the agency.
Parties have through July 2 to provide written comments to the Advanced Research Projects Agency—Infrastructure, created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
The move was prompted by a White House executive order last October. The Biden administration is seeking to encourage technological innovation while protecting people.
Transportation firms are already debuting and developing AI products. Last month, Penske Truck Leasing unveiled an assessment platform for fleets to better optimize operations. Autonomous trucking firms also have said that AI is helping self-driving functionality on roads.
Correction: An earlier of this story listed an incorrect deadline for responses. Written comments can be submitted through July 2.
