NACA in the News: Sen. Markey, Rep. Clarke Reintroduce AI Civil Rights Act to Eliminate AI Discrimination and Enact Guardrails on Use of Algorithms in Decisions Impacting People’s Rights, Civil Liberties, Livelihoods

Office of Sen. Ed Markey, Sen. Markey, Rep. Clarke Reintroduce AI Civil Rights Act to Eliminate AI Discrimination and Enact Guardrails on Use of Algorithms in Decisions Impacting People’s Rights, Civil Liberties, Livelihoods

“’As automated systems transform the marketplace, individuals require protections against the
established risks, including the opaque, complex algorithms that lead to biased outcomes in
decision making,’ said Christine Hines, Senior Policy Director, National Association of
Consumer Advocates. ‘The AI Civil Rights Act represents a critical step in ensuring that civil
rights and anti-discrimination principles remain central as the technology rapidly evolves.’”