FPF Statement on President Biden’s 2024 State of the Union Address

“At this critical moment in time, the U.S. is positioned to demonstrate leadership to develop and regulate emerging technologies such as AI. These tools, while incredibly advantageous when deployed responsibly, also carry tremendous potential to cause harm. We commend the Biden administration for recognizing the multifaceted challenges and opportunities presented by AI technologies. 

We’re also encouraged to hear President Biden reaffirm his commitment to enacting stronger privacy protections for kids online. Technology creates both terrific opportunities and real risks for young people, and as kids spend more time online and as AI and other technologies continue to evolve, finding that balance has become more difficult ― and more important ― than ever before. We stand by the fact that a comprehensive federal privacy law would address some of the most pressing privacy concerns associated with AI, including algorithms’ use of mass amounts of sensitive data.”

 – Jules Polonetsky, CEO, Future of Privacy Forum 

Read the full State of the Union Address here.