"The government literally expresses its politics and priorities by deciding where and how it spends its money. To that end, governments can and should give our tax dollars to companies and projects that serve the public interest, such as open-source software development, interoperability, or right to repair."
"The GSA's guidelines include broad provisions that would make AI tools less safe and less useful. If finally adopted, these provisions would become standard components of every federal contract."
"The most egregious example is a requirement that contractors and government service providers must license their AI systems to the government for 'all lawful purposes.' Given the government's loose interpretations of the law, this could lead to significant issues."
The U.S. government is revising procurement rules to prevent future disputes over technology use, particularly in AI. The General Services Administration aims to promote ideologically neutral American AI innovation. However, new guidelines may compromise the safety and effectiveness of AI tools. A significant concern is a requirement for contractors to license their AI systems for all lawful purposes, which could lead to misuse due to the government's broad legal interpretations. These changes could standardize problematic provisions across federal contracts.
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