Justice Department Engages Stakeholders to Shape AI Policy

Justice Department’s AI Initiative addresses opportunities and challenges: Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco’s Justice AI Initiative continues to engage diverse stakeholders to shape the Department’s AI policy and its impact on law enforcement, civil rights, and national security.

• The sixth convening of the Justice AI Initiative focused on privacy and consumer protection, bringing together organizations and advocates to discuss AI’s potential benefits and risks in these areas.
• Topics covered included algorithmic discrimination, AI-enabled targeting of vulnerable populations, concerns about bulk data collection, and biometric privacy issues.

International collaboration on AI governance: The initiative has expanded its reach to include international perspectives, particularly from European lawmakers.

• Deputy AG Monaco held a meeting with Member of the European Parliament Eva Maydell and other European Parliament leaders to discuss AI’s impact on crime and elections.
• The conversation highlighted concerns about malign nation-state actors using AI to undermine global elections, spread disinformation, and create deepfakes.

Corporate compliance and AI: The Justice Department is also engaging with the private sector to understand how companies are implementing and managing AI technologies.

• A recent meeting with compliance executives aimed to gather insights on AI usage in corporations and how compliance departments are addressing associated risks.
• This discussion will inform updates to the Criminal Division’s Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs, potentially shaping future guidelines for corporate AI use.

Alignment with broader government AI initiatives: The Justice AI convenings contribute to the Department’s efforts in implementing Executive Order 14110 on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence.

• The initiative’s findings and discussions are expected to influence the Justice Department’s approach to AI policy and regulation.
• By engaging with diverse stakeholders, the Department aims to develop comprehensive and balanced AI policies that address both opportunities and challenges.

Looking ahead: Balancing innovation and protection: The Justice AI Initiative’s ongoing work reflects the complex landscape of AI implementation in law enforcement and legal contexts.

• As AI technologies continue to evolve, the Justice Department’s approach will likely need to balance fostering innovation with protecting civil rights and national security.
• The initiative’s multi-stakeholder approach suggests a commitment to developing nuanced policies that consider various perspectives and potential impacts of AI in the justice system.