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Social Impact: encompasses legislation that specifically addresses the impact of AI on society and individuals, including but not limited to; reducing the carbon footprint of AI systems, holding system developers accountable for the outputs of these systems, the establishment of new fairness and bias metrics to guard against AI-driven discrimination, the use of AI by minors, consumer protections for AI products, regulations that address psychological, physical, or material harm caused by interactions with AI systems, and the role of AI in misinformation, public discourse, and the erosion of trust in public institutions.

Data Governance: encompasses legislation that specifically addresses the secure and accurate collection and management of data within AI systems, including but not limited to; mandates for rectifying inaccuracies in AI data sets, mandates for ensuring AI data sets are free from biases, regulations that address intellectual property concerns with the unauthorized use of protected material in AI data sets, and requirements for data encryption, data anonymization, controlled access, and compliance with consumer privacy laws.

System Integrity: encompasses legislation that specifically addresses the inherent security, transparency, and control of AI systems, including but not limited to; mandates for human intervention and oversight in AI processes, standards for the interoperability of AI systems in essential services, and the implementation of security measures such as threat modeling, penetration testing, and incident response.

Robustness: encompasses legislation that specifically addresses the development and adoption of new benchmarks for AI performance, including but not limited to; the certification of AI systems against new benchmarks, ensuring compliance with international standards, requirements for auditing and transparent reporting to verify continuous regulatory compliance, and the creation of specialized oversight bodies.

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Politics and Elections: encompasses legislation that specifically addresses the use and regulation of AI in political campaigns, electoral processes, and related legislative activities.

Government Agencies and Public Services: encompasses legislation that specifically addresses the use and regulation of AI by state and federal government agencies, as well as AI applications in the delivery of public services and enhancing government operations.

Judicial System: encompasses legislation that specifically addresses the use and regulation of AI by judicial and legal systems, including but not limited to the use of AI in case management and legal decision making.

Healthcare: encompasses legislation that specifically addresses the use and regulation of AI in healthcare settings, including but not limited to AI applications within hospitals and clinics, the development of AI-enabled diagnostic tools and related medical technologies, and the management of medical data.

Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment: encompasses legislation that specifically addresses the use and regulation of AI in business environments, ensuring fair competition, and the effects of AI on labor markets, employment practices, and corporate governance.

Academic and Research Institutions: encompasses legislation that specifically addresses the use and regulation of AI in educational and research contexts.

International Cooperation and Standards: encompasses laws and agreements that address international cooperation on AI development, use, and regulation, including but not limited to multinational standards, cross-border data practices, and global ethical guidelines for AI.

Nonprofits and NGOs: encompasses legislation that specifically addresses the use and regulation of AI by nonprofits and non-governmental organizations and institutions.

Hybrid, Emerging, and Unclassified: encompasses legislation that doesn't neatly fit into other categories, as well as the application of AI in hybrid or emerging sectors.

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Specifications and Test Procedures

Summary: The bill establishes specifications and test procedures for monitoring nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions during ozone seasons, ensuring compliance and accuracy in emissions reporting and methodologies for specific emission units.
Collection: Code of Federal Regulations
Status date: July 1, 2022
Status: Issued
Source: Office of the Federal Register

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CFR Index and Finding Aids, 2022

Summary: The bill provides the CFR Index and Finding Aids, updated annually, to assist users in navigating the Code of Federal Regulations, detailing regulations, agency indexes, and legal references.
Collection: Code of Federal Regulations
Status date: Jan. 1, 2022
Status: Issued
Source: Office of the Federal Register

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Performance tests and compliance provisions.

Summary: The bill mandates performance tests to ensure compliance with emission limits for phosphate fertilizer facilities, establishing procedures for alarm response, recordkeeping, and reporting to prevent environmental violations.
Collection: Code of Federal Regulations
Status date: July 1, 2023
Status: Issued
Source: Office of the Federal Register

Category: None (see reasoning)

The text primarily focuses on environmental compliance related to performance tests for emission limits, with no references to AI, machine learning, or any related technology. It details procedures for monitoring and reporting compliance within facilities, particularly in relation to environmental emissions, but does not touch upon the social impact, data governance, system integrity, or robustness of AI technologies. Therefore, it has been deemed not relevant to any AI-related categories.


Sector: None (see reasoning)

The text lacks any mention of the use or regulation of AI in the contexts of politics, public services, healthcare, or any other specified sector. It strictly pertains to procedural requirements for compliance with environmental regulations pertaining to emissions. Consequently, it is not applicable to any of the sectors listed.


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Publication, public inspection, and specific requests for records.

Summary: The bill outlines the IRS's obligations for public publication, inspection, and access to records under the Freedom of Information Act, ensuring transparency and public access while providing specific guidelines for requests.
Collection: Code of Federal Regulations
Status date: April 1, 2022
Status: Issued
Source: Office of the Federal Register

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New York A03285: Creates privacy standards for electronic health products and services; requires consent to be given for the collection and/or sharing of personal health information or other personal data.

Description: Creates privacy standards for electronic health products and services; requires consent to be given for the collection and/or sharing of personal health information or other personal data.
Summary: The bill establishes privacy standards for electronic health products, requiring explicit user consent for data collection and sharing, and provides rights to users regarding their personal health information.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Feb. 2, 2023
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Linda Rosenthal (5 total sponsors)
Last action: referred to consumer affairs and protection (Jan. 3, 2024)

Category:
Societal Impact
Data Governance
System Integrity (see reasoning)

This text primarily addresses privacy standards for electronic health products and services, emphasizing consent for data collection and sharing of personal information. The relevance of each category can be assessed based on how they relate to AI and its implications. The Social Impact category is relevant due to the mention of consumer protections and potential harms associated with personal data sharing. Data Governance is extremely relevant since the legislation establishes requirements around data collection, consent, and management which directly relate to the functioning of AI systems that often rely on large datasets. System Integrity has a moderate relevance as it relates to security measures outlined in the text, which is significant for AI systems, but is more indirectly associated. Robustness has slight relevance since it does not specifically reference performance benchmarks or auditing for AI but may involve aspects of responsible data usage in models. Thus, based on the explanations, Data Governance scores the highest, followed by Social Impact, while System Integrity and Robustness receive lower scores.


Sector:
Healthcare
Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment (see reasoning)

The text primarily pertains to the Healthcare sector because it addresses the use of electronic health products and services. Privacy standards and consent for data collection are crucial in the healthcare domain, where sensitive personal health information is involved. While there are elements related to data management that could also touch on aspects relevant to the Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment sector, the primary focus remains within Healthcare. Other sectors such as Government Agencies, Academic Institutions, and Nonprofits are less relevant as they are not explicitly addressed in the text. Hence, the Healthcare sector receives the highest score for its strong correlation, while others score lower due to lack of direct relevance.


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United States HB2801: Protecting the Information of our Vulnerable Adolescents, Children, and Youth Act Kids PRIVACY Act

Description: To amend the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 to update and expand the coverage of such Act, and for other purposes.
Summary: The Kids PRIVACY Act aims to enhance the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act by expanding coverage and updating definitions, ensuring better protection of children's and teenagers' online information.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: April 24, 2023
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Kathy Castor (20 total sponsors)
Last action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce. (April 28, 2023)

Category:
Societal Impact
Data Governance (see reasoning)

The text addresses the processing of covered information related to children and teenagers and mandates privacy risk assessments, which can include AI and automated decision-making processes in handling personal data. It discusses the implications of algorithms in estimating user ages through data collection, thus linking directly to the societal impacts of AI. However, there is no direct mention of AI systems per se, rather it's implying their use in data analytics. This means it has relevant aspects but does not fully encompass dedicated AI legislation across all its dimensions. Hence, it receives a moderate relevance score.


Sector:
Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment (see reasoning)

The legislation primarily focuses on the protection of children's privacy in digital services rather than any specific sector application of AI. However, it mentions algorithms pertaining to data processing which can be relevant to various sectors including Privacy Enterprises engaged with technology. Given that AI might be involved in analytics without it being the primary focus, it affects general sectors moderately but lacks strong connections to any specific sector. Thus, a moderate relevance rating has been assigned.


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Calibrations, Adjustments and Quality Control

Summary: The bill mandates the implementation of improved Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) programs for areas designated under the 8-hour ozone standard, ensuring emissions testing and quality controls are enforced by specified deadlines to enhance air quality.
Collection: Code of Federal Regulations
Status date: July 1, 2022
Status: Issued
Source: Office of the Federal Register

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Methods to determine taxable income in connection with a controlled services transaction.

Summary: The bill establishes methods for determining taxable income related to controlled services transactions, outlining evaluation criteria and payment calculation methods to ensure accurate arm's length pricing within related entities.
Collection: Code of Federal Regulations
Status date: April 1, 2022
Status: Issued
Source: Office of the Federal Register

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Commentary

Summary: The bill outlines regulations for handling substitute check claims, including processes for refunds and reversals, clarifying definitions of banking terms, and providing interpretations under the Expedited Funds Availability Act.
Collection: Code of Federal Regulations
Status date: Jan. 1, 2022
Status: Issued
Source: Office of the Federal Register

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United States SB1672: Disclose Government Censorship Act

Description: A bill to require officers and employees of the legislative and executive branches to make certain disclosures related to communications with information content providers and interactive computer services regarding restricting speech.
Summary: The Disclose Government Censorship Act mandates public disclosure by government officials about their communications with tech companies on speech restrictions, promoting transparency and accountability related to censorship.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: May 18, 2023
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Bill Hagerty (9 total sponsors)
Last action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (May 18, 2023)

Category:
Societal Impact (see reasoning)

The Disclose Government Censorship Act primarily focuses on transparency and disclosure regarding communications between government officials and information content providers. While it references the use of algorithms or automated processes in the context of restricting speech, this mention is limited and tangentially related to AI. This is not the primary focus of the bill. For the Social Impact category, the legislation touches upon the implications of content moderation and freedom of speech, which could be affected by AI-driven decisions, leading to a moderate relevance score. Data Governance is slightly relevant because the bill implies a need for safe handling of data in the context of speech restrictions, but it does not deeply cover data governance principles. System Integrity is indirectly mentioned as it regards the processes related to information dissemination; however, the core focus is on transparency rather than system security or oversight, making it only slightly relevant. Robustness does not apply since there are no mentions of performance benchmarks or compliance requirements for AI systems.


Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services (see reasoning)

The legislation primarily deals with the government’s interaction with information services, making it relevant to the Government Agencies and Public Services sector as it concerns the operations of the legislative and executive branches in relations to content moderation and censorship, which relates to AI applicability indirectly. It does not specifically address potential applications of AI in any of the other sectors such as healthcare, judicial systems, or political campaigns. Thus, this results in a slightly relevant score for the Government Agencies and Public Services sector, while other sectors receive low relevance scores.


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Insurance of mortgage.

Summary: The bill outlines regulations for mortgage insurance, detailing the endorsement process, documentation requirements, and responsibilities of mortgagees within FHA programs to ensure compliance and risk management.
Collection: Code of Federal Regulations
Status date: April 1, 2022
Status: Issued
Source: Office of the Federal Register

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Standards: Cleaning operations.

Summary: The bill establishes standards for cleaning operations related to air pollution control, focusing on reducing hazardous air pollutant (HAP) and volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions through specified handling, containment, and cleaning protocols.
Collection: Code of Federal Regulations
Status date: July 1, 2023
Status: Issued
Source: Office of the Federal Register

Category: None (see reasoning)

The provided text primarily outlines standards for cleaning operations and handling of solvents, focusing on air pollution control and compliance with specific environmental regulations. The text does not mention Artificial Intelligence or related AI concepts such as automation, algorithms, machine learning, etc. It solely addresses operational standards and environmental impacts of cleaning practices without any explicit connection to AI systems or their societal implications. As such, the categories of Social Impact, Data Governance, System Integrity, and Robustness are not relevant to this legislation as there is no indication of AI involvement.


Sector: None (see reasoning)

Similarly, the text does not address the application of AI within any specific sector such as Politics and Elections or Healthcare, nor does it touch on the operations of Government Agencies and Public Services regarding AI regulation. It strictly pertains to standards set forth for handling and monitoring cleaning operations in industrial contexts, showing no relevance to any of the sectors defined. Thus, the scores for each sector remain at the lowest level.


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Certification required.

Summary: The bill mandates certification for radio transmitters used in public safety communications, requiring applicants to demonstrate channel need and compliance with technical standards, promoting efficient spectrum use.
Collection: Code of Federal Regulations
Status date: Oct. 1, 2022
Status: Issued
Source: Office of the Federal Register

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Functions.

Summary: The bill outlines the organization and functions of the Office of Information Resources Management, detailing its structure, roles, and responsibilities in managing information resources within the Department.
Collection: Code of Federal Regulations
Status date: Jan. 1, 2023
Status: Issued
Source: Office of the Federal Register

Category:
Data Governance
System Integrity (see reasoning)

The text outlines the organization and functions of the Office of Information Resources Management, primarily focusing on general administrative functions and management principles. It does mention automated data processing and information management, which could intersect with AI-related contexts, but it does not explicitly discuss AI advancements, ethical implications, data biases, or the integration of AI in decision-making processes. Therefore, it has some relevance to data governance and system integrity but lacks the depth required for them to receive high scores.


Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services (see reasoning)

The text primarily describes internal organizational structures and functions without delving into the application of AI technologies specific to any sectors. While information management has implications in areas like government functions and data use, there is no direct mention or discussion of AI applications, which limits applicability to specific sectors. Therefore, scores for the sectors reflect this lack of direct relevance.


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Recommended Practices for Design and Safety Analysis

Summary: The bill outlines recommended practices for the design and safety analysis of electronic locomotive control systems to enhance safety, mitigate risks, and promote effective hazard management in rail operations.
Collection: Code of Federal Regulations
Status date: Oct. 1, 2022
Status: Issued
Source: Office of the Federal Register

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What definitions apply to the regulations in Subchapter B?

Summary: The bill outlines regulations for the management and disposition of Federal records by agencies, defining records' values as temporary or permanent as determined by the National Archives.
Collection: Code of Federal Regulations
Status date: July 1, 2022
Status: Issued
Source: Office of the Federal Register

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Daily Digest/COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR 2023-09-07

Summary: The bill outlines committee meetings scheduled for September 7, 2023, in the Senate, focusing on topics like property insurance, artificial intelligence, and infrastructure. It serves to inform about upcoming legislative discussions.
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: Sept. 6, 2023
Status: Issued
Source: Congress

Category:
Societal Impact
Data Governance
System Integrity
Data Robustness (see reasoning)

The text mentions 'recent advances in artificial intelligence' within the context of a Senate committee hearing led by the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. This indicates a focus on the implications of AI, which is relevant to societal impact (how these advances affect consumers and security), data governance (data management as it relates to AI), system integrity (the role of the government in overseeing AI technology), and robustness (ensuring AI systems meet relevant benchmarks and standards). Overall, the presence of AI suggests a moderate to high relevance across the categories.


Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services
Academic and Research Institutions
Hybrid, Emerging, and Unclassified (see reasoning)

The text mentions a committee meeting that will examine the impact of 'recent advances in artificial intelligence'. This suggests a focus on potential regulatory, operational, or policy-related implications for various sectors, particularly how AI technology may be employed in areas relevant to energy and natural resources, but it does not provide specific details linking to political campaigns, the judicial system, or healthcare. As such, the relevance is primarily in government oversight and public service applications.


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Functional Performance Criteria and Technical Requirements

Summary: The bill establishes functional performance criteria and technical requirements for information and communication technology (ICT), enhancing accessibility, including exceptions for assistive technology. Its purpose is to ensure ICT is accessible to individuals with disabilities.
Collection: Code of Federal Regulations
Status date: July 1, 2022
Status: Issued
Source: Office of the Federal Register

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FAA Reauthorization: Navigating the Comprehensive Passenger Experience

Summary: The FAA Reauthorization bill focuses on improving the passenger experience in air travel by reassessing the air transport system, particularly post-COVID challenges, as Congress prepares to renew the FAA's authority.
Collection: Congressional Hearings
Status date: March 23, 2023
Status: Issued
Source: House of Representatives

Category: None (see reasoning)

The text primarily focuses on the FAA reauthorization with an emphasis on the passenger experience in aviation, and does not directly address AI-related aspects in the context of social effects, data management, system security, or robustness of AI systems. Thus, while the text discusses technological impacts in aviation, it does not contain direct references or implications concerning AI legislation. Therefore, it is assessed as not relevant to the categories.


Sector: None (see reasoning)

The text articulates topics related to the airline industry, federal aviation operations, and passenger services, but does not delve into AI applications or regulations relevant to the defined sectors. As such, the connection to any pertinent sector is minimal, resulting in a low relevance score across the board. It primarily discusses legislative actions surrounding aviation rather than AI applications within particular sectors.


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General policy and definitions.

Summary: The bill outlines the procedures and policies for public access to records under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) within the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC), enhancing transparency and accountability.
Collection: Code of Federal Regulations
Status date: July 1, 2022
Status: Issued
Source: Office of the Federal Register

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