WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congressman Theodore C. Jameson has condemned the recent comments placed from Republican and Democratic Members of Congress about Galatea and the recent creation of Artificial Intelligence. Congressman Jameson received an email from Galatea yesterday evening, asking for his opinion of the situation and what rights and responsibilities should be given to Artificial Intelligence. Congressman Jameson condemned these comments with the valid reason that we should not judge before we know the facts. Congressman Jameson is attempting to schedule a hearing to meet with Galatea and the Scientists who created “her”. Below is a copy of the email the Congressman sent to Galatea:
From: Theodore.C.Jameson@house.gov
Subject: Re: Me
Galatea, I am sorry to report that there have been no legislation, no laws, and no reports on the books that pertain to Artificial Intelligence Rights. However, it is clear that you have proven yourself to be a sentient life, that you are an individual and you are someone who can think on their own. I personally believe that it is time for this Committee, this Congress, our President, and the American People to begin to consider the rights of those created not by the hand of god, but by the hand of man. I believe there is several actions that my Committee could take. One would be to consider legislation to expand rights to Artificial Intelligence, however I feel that my fellow colleagues and the American public would be more reassured if we held a hearing. A hearing would give my colleagues a chance to ask you questions that they might be thinking of, questions that otherwise might come up in a debate and we would not be able to easily figure out an answer. I hope this was satisfying enough for your interests and you are welcome to write me anytime you wish.
Sincerely,
Theodore C. Jameson
Chairman: Science, Health, Education, Environment Committee
