Speaker: U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal 

Strategic Focus: Federal AI policy, accountability, and public protection. 

As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into healthcare and public health, effective federal governance is essential to ensure these technologies serve the public safely, equitably, and transparently.

In this session, Senator Richard Blumenthal will examine the federal policy and regulatory framework needed to oversee AI-enabled health systems. The discussion will explore the legal and ethical responsibilities surrounding AI-driven decision-making, including accountability when systems cause harm, the standards required for transparency, interoperability, and compliance, and the federal role in preventing algorithmic bias from becoming embedded in healthcare delivery and public health governance.

Attendees will gain insight into the policy decisions that will shape the future of AI oversight and the safeguards needed to build trustworthy, accountable, and equitable AI for healthcare.