This quarterly update summarizes key federal legislative and
regulatory developments in the first quarter of 2022 related to
artificial intelligence ("AI"), the Internet of Things
("IoT"), connected and automated vehicles
("CAVs"), and data privacy, and highlights a few
particularly notable developments in the States. In the first
quarter of 2022, Congress and the Administration focused on
required assessments and funding for AI, restrictions on targeted
advertising using personal data collected from individuals and
connected devices, creating rules to enhance CAV safety, and
children's privacy topics.
Artificial Intelligence
Members of Congress introduced legislation that would expand
federal oversight over the use of AI in certain decision-making
processes, as well as legislation that would increase resources for
AI-related research and development. For example, this
quarter, Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) introduced the Algorithmic
Accountability Act of 2022 (
S.