- "The U.S. is at a crossroads when it comes to the future of artificial intelligence, as the technology takes dramatic leaps forward without much regulation in place, Reggie Townsend, director of SAS Institute's Data Ethics Practice, tells Axios.
Driving the news: Cary-based SAS is a giant in the world of data analytics, and the company and its customers are increasingly using AI to process data and make decisions. Townsend's role at the company puts him at the forefront of the conversation.
- It's why he's a member of the White House's National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee.
Why it matters: Artificial intelligence could soon impact nearly every aspect of our lives, from health care decisions to who gets loans."