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Description: As introduced, requires political communications to contain a disclaimer if the communication was generated in whole or in part by synthetic media using artificial intelligence algorithms. - Amends TCA Title 2.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: March 6, 2024
Status: Other
Primary sponsor: Justin Jones
(sole sponsor)
Last action: Failed in s/c Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee of Local Government Committee (March 6, 2024)
Societal Impact (see reasoning)
The text explicitly addresses the impact of artificial intelligence in political communications by requiring disclosures for political content generated through AI. This regulation is related to social accountability and fairness, ensuring voters are informed about the nature of the media they consume. The inclusion of definitions pertaining to synthetic media and its relationship to AI algorithms also contributes to the category's relevance, as it emphasizes consumer protections in a context where AI could potentially manipulate information.
Sector:
Politics and Elections (see reasoning)
The text specifically pertains to political communications, addressing how AI-generated content should be labeled to inform the public. This directly aligns with the Politics and Elections sector, as it regulates the use of AI in political messaging and campaigns, enhancing transparency in electoral processes. While there is some indirect relevance to data governance regarding the information used in political communications, this is not the primary focus of the legislation. Other sectors such as Government Agencies or Healthcare are not relevant here as the legislation does not concern those areas.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (3) automated (1) synthetic media (2) show keywords in context
Description: An act to amend Section 35 of the Code of Civil Procedure, and to add Section 20012 to the Elections Code, relating to elections, and declaring the urgency thereof, to take effect immediately.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Sept. 17, 2024
Status: Passed
Primary sponsor: Marc Berman
(12 total sponsors)
Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 262, Statutes of 2024. (Sept. 17, 2024)
Societal Impact
Data Governance (see reasoning)
The text extensively discusses how artificial intelligence (AI), particularly through the use of deepfakes and algorithmically generated disinformation, poses risks to electoral integrity and public trust. It specifically mentions 'deepfakes' and acknowledges that California is entering an 'AI election' where AI-generated content could mislead voters. This indicates a strong connection to societal impact due to the potential consequences of AI in elections, thereby falling under the Social Impact category. Additionally, the legislation's focus on deceptive practices in advertisements strongly ties to the impact on consumer trust and accountability of system developers. For Data Governance, the text emphasizes controlling the distribution of misleading content, particularly through elections, but does not touch on data management beyond user-generated content implications. However, it highlights the need for transparency and labeling, suggesting a foundational aspect of governance related to AI use. The System Integrity aspect isn’t as prominent, as the text mainly deals with regulation of media rather than the security or oversight of AI systems themselves. Robustness is also not particularly relevant since there are no mentions of performance standards or compliance checks for AI systems. Overall, the most relevance is given to Social Impact.
Sector:
Politics and Elections (see reasoning)
The legislation directly addresses the role of AI in political campaigns through the regulation of deceptive media used in elections. It outlines how disinformation, especially via deepfake technology, can undermine electoral processes, hence fitting strongly into the Politics and Elections sector. While there are mentions of implications for government integrity and public trust which indirectly relate to Government Agencies and Public Services, they are not the main focus of the text. There are no discussions relevant to the judicial use of AI, healthcare applications, or the specific impacts on employment or labor markets. The academic sector is not addressed as well, nor are there explicit mentions of international or nonprofit dynamics surrounding AI regulation. Therefore, the most pertinent is Politics and Elections.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (2) deepfake (4) show keywords in context
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: Sept. 12, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress
This text contains no references to AI or related technologies. Instead, it focuses on amendments related to military debt collection practices and the establishment of national recreation areas. Since the content does not discuss issues pertinent to artificial intelligence, its social impact, data governance, system integrity, or robustness, the relevance is assessed as not relevant for all four categories.
Sector: None (see reasoning)
The text does not touch upon AI technologies or their implications across the specified sectors. It is solely focused on legislation concerning debt collection for servicemembers and management of specific land areas. As such, it does not pertain to politics, government agencies, the judicial system, healthcare, private enterprises, academic institutions, international standards, nonprofits, or any emerging sectors. Therefore, the relevance for each sector is assessed as not relevant.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (10) show keywords in context
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: Sept. 12, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress
Societal Impact
Data Governance (see reasoning)
The text primarily focuses on regulating communications regarding prescription drugs, especially in the context of social media. There are mentions of artificial intelligence applications being used for aggregating and analyzing public communications, which indicates the integration of AI in monitoring drug advertising practices. This shows a concern for how AI can affect the communication landscape, suggesting a potential for social impact. However, the explicit focus on the impact of AI on society as a whole (such as issues of bias, discrimination, or misinformation) is not predominant. The section on data management—particularly regarding analytical tools—implies relevance as it touches upon the accuracy and governance of data in AI systems. System integrity and robustness are less relevant here because the text does not delve into the security, transparency, or auditing aspects of AI systems. Overall, the text engages primarily with social impact and data governance, with the other categories being less applicable.
Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services
Healthcare (see reasoning)
The text has a strong focus on prescription drugs and their promotion, particularly in the realm of social media, which relates to government oversight on public communications in healthcare. It does not specifically address politics or elections, nor does it pertain to the judicial system. While it talks about regulations that would likely impact healthcare practices, it lacks direct mention of healthcare technologies or AI applications in clinical decision-making or patient care. There are touches on the use of AI applications that could impact data handling within healthcare regulations, but it lacks a broader application to the sector as defined here. Given these factors, it is fair to score 'Healthcare' and 'Government Agencies and Public Services' with moderate relevance while the other sectors fall short.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (1) show keywords in context
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: Sept. 12, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress
Data Governance
System Integrity
Data Robustness (see reasoning)
The AI-related portions of the text focus heavily on the security, management, and oversight of artificial intelligence systems within the context of national security. The need for cybersecurity frameworks specifically tailored for AI technologies indicates a strong connection to System Integrity, which deals with security and transparency of AI systems. The mention of national security risks also brings in elements of Robustness as it implies a need for secure and reliable AI systems. However, the text does not directly address societal impacts, data governance, or broader issues such as fairness or ethics in AI usage, which suggests a lower relevance to Social Impact and Data Governance. Thus, the primary focuses of this text are on ensuring the integrity and robustness of AI systems created for or used by the Department of Defense.
Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services
International Cooperation and Standards (see reasoning)
The text predominantly concerns the utilization of AI technologies within the military context, specifically for the Department of Defense. Therefore, its relevance to sectors like Government Agencies and Public Services is high due to the clear focus on the role of AI within government defense operations. There is less direct relevance to sectors such as Healthcare, Judicial System, or others that concern civilian applications of AI. The emphasis on cybersecurity and defensive measures also aligns with the broader scope of International Cooperation and Standards due to the consideration of foreign threats, but it does not specifically outline international agreements. Overall, the text primarily addresses AI in relation to national defense settings, making it particularly relevant to Government Agencies.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (10) show keywords in context
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: Sept. 11, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress
The text primarily revolves around various congressional committee meetings and does not explicitly mention any specifics regarding AI or its impact on society, data governance, system integrity, or robustness. The only relevant information stems from the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, which discusses several acts that pertain to AI, such as the 'Small Business Artificial Intelligence Advancement Act' and others aimed at enhancing AI development and education. However, the overall context lacks deeper exploration of the consequences or governance surrounding AI. Thus, the relevance to the categories is limited and primarily derived from a small section of the text.
Sector:
Academic and Research Institutions (see reasoning)
The text provides details about legislative meetings, with a focus on various issues such as food shortages, budget examinations, and election integrity. Although it briefly mentions AI-related legislation in the context of enhancing AI capabilities and educational initiatives, it does not delve into specific sectors like politics and elections, healthcare, or government services. Therefore, the overall relevance to these sectors is minimal, and typical AI applications or regulatory measures are not discussed sufficiently to warrant higher scores.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (1)
Description: A resolution countering disinformation, propaganda, and misinformation in Latin America and the Caribbean, and calling for multi-stakeholder efforts to address the significant detrimental effects that the rise in disinformation, propaganda, and misinformation in regional information environments has on democratic governance, human rights, and United States national interests.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Sept. 19, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Ben Lujan
(7 total sponsors)
Last action: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6224-6225) (Sept. 19, 2024)
Societal Impact
System Integrity (see reasoning)
This resolution addresses critical issues related to disinformation, propaganda, and misinformation amplified by AI technologies, particularly in the context of Latin America and the Caribbean. The mention of AI-generated disinformation highlights significant social impacts, particularly regarding democracy and human rights. Thus, it is relevant in terms of Social Impact due to its potential to influence public trust and democratic processes. Regarding Data Governance, while the text discusses the need for transparency in social media algorithms, there is no direct mention of policies governing data management specific to AI systems. In terms of System Integrity, the emphasis on parameter adjustments in algorithms suggests concerns about AI system security and transparency, though it's not the primary focus. Robustness is not clearly addressed, as the text does not center on benchmarks or performance standards for AI. Therefore, the most relevant category should be Social Impact, with meaningful but less direct relevance to System Integrity.
Sector:
Politics and Elections
Government Agencies and Public Services (see reasoning)
The resolution focuses predominantly on the political impact of misinformation facilitated through the use of AI and social media, affecting democratic governance and electoral integrity. While it indirectly touches upon the role of AI in government operations (particularly regarding misinformation), it does not specifically address sectors like healthcare, courtroom-related AI, or employment practices. Thus, the most relevant sector is Politics and Elections due to the targeted impact on electoral processes through disinformation. Government Agencies and Public Services may have slight relevance given the context of democratic governance, but there is insufficient detail for a stronger connection. Other sectors do not align closely with the content of this resolution.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (1) show keywords in context
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: Sept. 11, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress
Societal Impact
Data Governance
System Integrity
Data Robustness (see reasoning)
The text contains specific references to AI, particularly in the context of oversight hearings to examine AI's implications. Therefore, there is significant relevance to the proposals concerning the social impact of AI, especially in terms of public trust and safety. AI systems have societal implications that include bias, consumer protection, and the potential for misinformation. Moreover, the text mentions the use of AI by the Federal Government, which could touch upon data governance, especially concerning the management and oversight of datasets used in AI systems. System integrity is also relevant, as the text indicates the need for oversight that could imply ensuring transparency and accountability. Lastly, the robustness category is relevant in the context of the potential development of standards and benchmarks for AI systems, although this is less emphasized in the text's overall content.
Sector:
Politics and Elections
Government Agencies and Public Services
Academic and Research Institutions (see reasoning)
The text mentions different committees holding hearings that involve discussions surrounding AI. The most pertinent sector is Government Agencies and Public Services, as the hearings relate directly to the Federal Government's use of AI technologies, their governance, and implications for public service delivery. The text also indirectly touches upon the Politics and Elections sector due to its potential implications in election integrity and the use of AI in campaigns, though this is less explicit. While the judicial system may have considerations around AI, it is not directly addressed in the text. Healthcare is mentioned, but not specifically within the context of AI. This reflects a broader, moderate relevance of considerations that could be classified under academic and research institutions, given the strategic implications of AI on various public domains.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (1) show keywords in context
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: Sept. 11, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress
The text discusses various topics primarily related to state-led initiatives, defense, community engagement, and personal interactions, without a specific focus on AI-related aspects as framed by the given categories. AI is mentioned in relation to geospatial technologies and the goal of transforming St. Louis into a defense tech hub. However, this mention is not substantial enough to relate to the broader implications on society, data governance, system security, or performance benchmarks as defined in the categories. Therefore, the relevance to Social Impact, Data Governance, System Integrity, and Robustness is minimal.
Sector: None (see reasoning)
The text does not explicitly address the application of AI in specific sectors such as Politics and Elections, Government Agencies and Public Services, Judicial System, Healthcare, Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment, Academic and Research Institutions, International Cooperation and Standards, Nonprofits and NGOs, or Hybrid, Emerging, and Unclassified sectors. While it mentions an effort to become a defense tech hub, it does not pinpoint any AI legislation or sector-specific applications, thus receiving minimal relevance across all sectors.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (1) show keywords in context
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: Sept. 11, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress
Societal Impact (see reasoning)
The text explicitly discusses the implications of AI, specifically focusing on deepfakes, in the context of elections. It raises concerns about misleading information facilitated by AI technologies, highlighting potential harms to elections and the importance of accountability for developers. Consequently, the text is highly relevant to the 'Social Impact' category, as it discusses the societal implications of AI on public trust and election integrity. It does not address data governance, system integrity, or robustness directly, although there could be tangential connections to accountability and performance. Therefore, those categories receive lower relevance scores.
Sector:
Politics and Elections (see reasoning)
The text is primarily focused on the implications of AI deepfakes for elections and public trust. It directly pertains to the 'Politics and Elections' sector, as it discusses the impact of AI on electoral processes and the need for safeguards against misinformation in political contexts. There are minor mentions of government oversight/legislation, but it does not strongly relate to government agencies, the judicial system, healthcare, or other sectors. As such, the strongest relevance is to the 'Politics and Elections' sector, while others receive minimal scores due to lack of direct relevance.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (1)
Description: Creates the Voluntary Do Not Sell Firearms Act. Provides that a person may file a voluntary waiver of firearm rights, either in writing or electronically, with the clerk of the court in any county in the State. Provides that the clerk of the court must request a physical or scanned copy of photo identification to verify the person's identity prior to accepting the form. Provides that the person filing the form may provide the name of a family member, mental health professional, substance use ...
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Feb. 6, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Steve Stadelman
(sole sponsor)
Last action: Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments (June 26, 2024)
The text primarily addresses the establishment of a voluntary process for individuals to waive their rights to purchase firearms, which does not explicitly discuss AI technology or its impact. Terms related to AI such as automated decision-making or algorithmic processes are absent, leading to the conclusion that the text does not pertain to the categories of social impact, data governance, system integrity, or robustness within the context of AI legislation. The mention of electronic filings could hint at technology use, but it is not AI-specific, thus yielding no classification under the AI-related categories.
Sector: None (see reasoning)
The text centers on firearms legislation and does not touch upon any sector relevant to AI applications. There are no mentions of political campaigns, government services, healthcare technology, business regulation involving AI, academic institutions, international standards, or nonprofit activities regarding AI. This reinforces the determination that the document does not align with any predefined sectors related to AI.
Keywords (occurrence): automated (1) show keywords in context
Description: A bill to establish and maintain a coordinated program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that improves wildfire, fire weather, fire risk, and smoke related forecasting, detection, modeling, observations, and service delivery, and to address growing needs in the wildland-urban interface, and for other purposes.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: May 15, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Maria Cantwell
(8 total sponsors)
Last action: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 514. (Sept. 17, 2024)
Societal Impact
Data Governance
System Integrity
Data Robustness (see reasoning)
The text of the Fire Ready Nation Act of 2024 outlines a program designed to enhance wildfire forecasting, detection, and modeling with explicit references to emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning. This indicates a focus on how AI can improve decision-making processes related to fire management and environmental monitoring. Furthermore, the text discusses the importance of data management and technological modernization, highlighting the program's intent to utilize advanced data analysis techniques. Consequently, this text has substantial relevance to the categories of social impact, data governance, system integrity, and robustness due to its implications for societal safety, data handling, transparency of AI systems, and the development of new performance benchmarks for AI applications.
Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services
Academic and Research Institutions (see reasoning)
The bill notably pertains to both government efficiency and public service delivery through enhanced wildfire management systems. It outlines the need for collaboration among various governmental and academic institutions to effectively leverage data, technologies, and methodologies in such applications. While it lacks explicit references to healthcare, politics, or the judicial system, it could loosely connect with academic and research institutions due to the emphasis on research and collaboration. Overall, the bill is particularly relevant to government agencies and public services, as it directly relates to the functionality and effectiveness of public safety systems through improved forecasting and decision support services.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (26) machine learning (5) automated (10) show keywords in context
Description: Amends the functions of the State Health Planning and Development Agency. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Establishes positions. Makes an appropriation.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Jan. 19, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Joy San Buenaventura
(5 total sponsors)
Last action: The committee on HHS deferred the measure. (Jan. 29, 2024)
The text primarily discusses the functions of the State Health Planning and Development Agency and mentions artificial intelligence specifically in the context of emerging health issues. This indicates some awareness of AI's role in healthcare, but the details provided do not elaborate on its societal impact, governance of data pertaining to AI, integrity of AI systems, or robustness of AI assessments. Because of this limited reference, the relevance to the categories varies significantly. The mention of AI in the context of emerging health issues could slightly relate to issues of social impact, but lacks depth regarding its implications. Additionally, there is a lack of specific discussion regarding oversight or response measures related to AI beyond this brief mention.
Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services
Healthcare (see reasoning)
The text focuses on health care planning and administration without providing substantial detail regarding specific sectors where AI could be implemented or regulated heavily. It touches on the medical field due to its references to health care planning, which could imply the use of technology like AI for data analysis or care delivery. However, the absence of explicit policies or detailed discussion of how AI fits into the overall framework of healthcare makes its relevance to any specific sector low. Consequently, the scoring reflects the limited nature of AI's integration into the text.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (1) show keywords in context
Description: As introduced, requires a social media platform to provide certain information about its content and data management, business practices, and acceptable use policy; prohibits a social media platform from censoring the expression of a user who resides in this state based on viewpoint or geographic location; imposes other related requirements and prohibitions. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 47 and Title 65.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Jan. 31, 2023
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Paul Bailey
(sole sponsor)
Last action: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Commerce and Labor Committee (March 20, 2023)
Societal Impact
Data Governance (see reasoning)
The text primarily concerns regulations surrounding social media platforms, including definitions and requirements related to algorithms used for content management. The term 'algorithm' is specifically mentioned in relation to how social media platforms rank and curate content. This is relevant to data governance as it addresses the operational aspects of data management within AI systems used by social media. Additionally, it addresses social impact through content moderation and censorship practices, impacting users' rights to expression and access. However, no sections explicitly focus on the robustness or integrity of the algorithms themselves. Hence, social impact and data governance categories are the most relevant.
Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services
Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment
Hybrid, Emerging, and Unclassified (see reasoning)
This piece of legislation particularly impacts social media platforms, which are vital components of the digital landscape, affecting public discourse, user rights, and data management. It doesn't specifically address AI use in other sectors like healthcare or government agencies, nor does it indicate implications for the judicial system or international cooperation. However, it closely pertains to communication and information technology sectors due to its regulation of algorithms on platforms. Thus, 'Hybrid, Emerging, and Unclassified' would apply.
Keywords (occurrence): automated (2) algorithm (3) show keywords in context
Description: An act to amend Section 22675 of the Business and Professions Code, to amend Section 75002 of the Education Code, and to amend Sections 11546.45.5, 11547.5, and 53083.1 of the Government Code, relating to artificial intelligence.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Aug. 31, 2024
Status: Enrolled
Primary sponsor: Rebecca Bauer-Kahan
(2 total sponsors)
Last action: Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m. (Sept. 13, 2024)
Societal Impact
Data Governance
System Integrity
Data Robustness (see reasoning)
This bill explicitly addresses multiple aspects of artificial intelligence, particularly in relation to its societal consequences and governance. The acknowledgment of deepfakes, automated decision systems, and the impact of AI on economic development subsidies aligns well with the Social Impact category, as it discusses fairness, bias, and consumer protections. For Data Governance, the text mandates inventory tracking of automated decision systems and highlights the importance of information accuracy, making this category applicable. System Integrity is relevant due to the bill's focus on oversight and comprehensive inventories that necessitate human intervention and reporting. The Robustness category relates to the requirement for audits and compliance, particularly regarding high-risk automated decision systems. Each category's intersection with the content provides a foundation for higher scores, especially considering clarity around AI's societal impacts and regulatory measures.
Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services
Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment
Academic and Research Institutions (see reasoning)
The bill has implications across various sectors, especially in Government Agencies and Public Services, where AI-driven tools are being coordinated by the Secretary of Government Operations. The educational context in which AI is discussed ties it to Academic and Research Institutions, as it includes measures for the California Online Community College. The implications for businesses and employment are significant, given the discussion surrounding automated decision systems and their impact on jobs. While elements of healthcare and the judicial system might be present, they are not the central focus of this text, leading to lower scores for those sectors. Consequently, the bill neatly fits within several sectors, particularly those directly affected by AI-related governance.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (17) machine learning (4) automated (12) deepfake (3) show keywords in context
Description: An act to amend Section 35 of the Code of Civil Procedure, and to add Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 20510) to Division 20 of the Elections Code, relating to elections.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Sept. 17, 2024
Status: Passed
Primary sponsor: Marc Berman
(4 total sponsors)
Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 261, Statutes of 2024. (Sept. 17, 2024)
Societal Impact
Data Governance
System Integrity (see reasoning)
This bill is explicitly focused on addressing concerns regarding deepfakes and their impact on elections, highlighting the implications of AI technologies in misleading voters. The references to 'generative artificial intelligence' and 'deepfake' content indicate the social consequences of AI misinformation in electoral processes. Given that the bill aims to mitigate these harmful effects through regulation, the relevance to the Social Impact category is very high as it directly relates to how AI can undermine democratic processes. Regarding Data Governance, while there are mentions of procedures for reporting and labeling misleading content, the primary focus is on misinformation rather than data management principles, leading to a lower relevance. System Integrity is pertinent due to the legislative focus on ensuring truthful representation in elections, like developing procedures for compliance and oversight of platforms. However, the emphasis remains on misinformation. Lastly, although the bill mentions compliance and labeling, it does not delve deeply into performance benchmarks, making robustness less relevant. Overall, Social Impact and System Integrity are the most relevant categories, with Data Governance being somewhat relevant but less focused on practices related to AI data management.
Sector:
Politics and Elections
Government Agencies and Public Services
Judicial system (see reasoning)
The legislation is specifically aimed at the electoral sector, addressing how AI technology, particularly deepfakes, can distort political communications and election outcomes. By targeting large online platforms and outlining responsibilities for managing deceptive content, the act aims to safeguard the electoral process. Therefore, its relevance to Politics and Elections is extremely high. Additionally, it has implications for Government Agencies and Public Services, considering the role of elections officials and the Attorney General in enforcing compliance. However, it does not specifically pertain to sectors such as Healthcare or Private Enterprises, as its focus is narrowly defined around electoral integrity and misinformation. Academic and Research Institutions might have indirect relevance concerning studying the impact of deepfakes on public perception, but this is less direct. In summary, the scoring reflects a very high relevance to Politics and Elections and moderate relevance to Government Agencies and Public Services, while the other sectors are less applicable.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (1) deepfake (6) show keywords in context
Description: An act to amend Sections 84504, 84504.1, 84504.2, 84504.3, 84054.4, and 84504.5 of, and to add Section 84514 to, the Government Code, relating to the Political Reform Act of 1974.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Sept. 17, 2024
Status: Passed
Primary sponsor: Sabrina Cervantes
(2 total sponsors)
Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 260, Statutes of 2024. (Sept. 17, 2024)
Societal Impact
Data Governance
System Integrity (see reasoning)
The text specifically addresses the impact of AI on political advertisements, requiring a disclosure about the use of AI in such ads. This aligns closely with the Social Impact category, as it concerns transparency and accountability in the dissemination of potentially misleading media to voters, thus addressing issues of trust in public discourse. The relevance to Data Governance is also notable since the legislation mandates clear definitions and standards regarding the use of AI in political media, touching on the management of data related to AI outputs. Regarding System Integrity, the requirement for disclosures adds a layer of oversight and accountability which is vital for ensuring that AI applications in political contexts maintain public trust. The Robustness category is less relevant in this case as it primarily deals with metrics and performance standards, which are not the focus of this legislation.
Sector:
Politics and Elections
Government Agencies and Public Services (see reasoning)
The text explicitly relates to the regulation of AI use in the context of political advertisements, indicating a clear link to the Politics and Elections sector. This is underscored by the requirement for political ads to disclose their use of AI, which directly impacts electoral processes and voter perceptions. The Government Agencies and Public Services sector also receives relevance due to the involvement of the Fair Political Practices Commission in overseeing compliance with this new requirement. The other sectors such as Judicial System, Healthcare, and others do not have significant relevance, as the focus is solely on political advertising rather than broader applications of AI in these areas.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (13) show keywords in context
Description: An Act to create 16.42 (4) (b) 3. and 16.503 of the statutes; Relating to: use of artificial intelligence by state agencies and staff reduction goals. (FE)
Collection: Legislation
Status date: April 15, 2024
Status: Other
Primary sponsor: Rachael Cabral-Guevara
(4 total sponsors)
Last action: Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1 (April 15, 2024)
Societal Impact
Data Governance
System Integrity
Data Robustness (see reasoning)
This legislation explicitly addresses the use of artificial intelligence (AI) by state agencies, including requirements for reporting and auditing AI tools used to increase efficiency. There are significant implications regarding the social impact of such tools, as they involve the reduction of staff and changes to job roles, which could directly affect individuals and society. Additionally, the legislation specifies guidelines and practices surrounding privacy and data governance, showing a commitment to ensure that AI technologies are used responsibly. Therefore, each category is connected to the core AI-related aims of the legislation. 1. **Social Impact**: The text discusses the impact of AI on employment and how it can lead to staff reductions, indicating a significant social impact. It requires reports that identify positions that can be made more efficient via AI, which directly connects to workforce implications. 2. **Data Governance**: There are questions of data privacy and the need for audits to ensure personally identifiable information is protected while using AI tools in state agencies, making this category quite relevant. 3. **System Integrity**: The legislation involves creating guidelines for using AI tools responsibly within agencies, which pertains to the transparency and oversight of AI systems, hence moderately relevant. 4. **Robustness**: The requirement for auditing AI systems and reporting on performance aligns with standards of verification and performance benchmarks, adding relevance to this category as well.
Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services (see reasoning)
This legislation primarily addresses the application of AI within government agencies, centering on operational efficiency and auditing of AI tools employed by state bodies. It outlines who is responsible for the implementations and oversight of AI tools across various agencies, including direct reporting requirements to legislative bodies. The connections to specific sectors are clear. 1. **Politics and Elections**: While the bill is about state agency operations, it does not directly address political campaigns or electoral processes, making it less relevant. 2. **Government Agencies and Public Services**: The legislation is highly relevant as it deals directly with the use of AI in state agencies and how they operate, thus deserving a high score. 3. **Judicial System**: There is no mention of the court system or AI's role in judicial matters, so it is not relevant here. 4. **Healthcare**: The document does not pertain to healthcare applications of AI, making this sector irrelevant. 5. **Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment**: While it touches on employment (specifically staff reduction), it is not aimed at private enterprises or labor market legislation, so it receives a lower relevance score. 6. **Academic and Research Institutions**: The bill does not mention educational contexts distinctly, so it does not directly relate to this sector. 7. **International Cooperation and Standards**: There's no indication of international standards or cooperation in the use of AI tools within this text, making it not relevant. 8. **Nonprofits and NGOs**: No aspect of this legislation refers to the role of NGOs or nonprofits in relation to AI. 9. **Hybrid, Emerging, and Unclassified**: The bill does not fall into emerging sectors nor does it deal with hybrid applications, so it's not applicable here.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (12) machine learning (1) automated (1) show keywords in context
Description: Requires collection of data by health insurers regarding health insurance claims and decisions made using automated utilization management systems.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Feb. 27, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Herbert Conaway
(4 total sponsors)
Last action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee (Feb. 27, 2024)
Societal Impact
Data Governance
System Integrity
Data Robustness (see reasoning)
The text outlines requirements for health insurers related to data collection and the use of automated utilization management systems that may incorporate AI. 'Automated utilization management system' explicitly refers to an automated system that may use artificial intelligence, indicating a clear relevance to social impacts, especially concerning accountability and consumer protection. The focus on transparency in claims processing, potential for bias in health service delivery, and requirements for oversight strongly align with the social impact category. The data governance category is also relevant as it addresses the management, reporting, and transparency of claims data, essential for maintaining data integrity. System integrity is relevant due to mandates for oversight and audits of these automated systems. Finally, robustness is slightly relevant since it involves the performance of these systems but doesn’t focus on benchmarks or compliance standards for AI performance. Overall, the categories of social impact and data governance are extremely pertinent, while system integrity is very relevant, and robustness is moderately relevant.
Sector:
Healthcare (see reasoning)
The text clearly addresses the use of AI in healthcare by mandating health insurers to disclose relevant data related to claims processing using automated systems. This directly pertains to the healthcare sector, as it involves regulations around the application of automation in health insurance decision-making processes. It emphasizes the implications for consumers and the accountability of health insurers, making it highly relevant to healthcare. It mentions audits by the Department of Banking and Insurance which suggests impact on government agencies as well, though the primary focus remains within the healthcare sector. The primary score of relevance will be assigned to healthcare, while government agencies will be considered slightly relevant due to the regulatory aspects involved.
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Description: Requiring the Agency for Persons with Disabilities to develop and implement an automated, electronic application process for specified services; deleting the requirement that application for services be made to the agency in the region in which the applicant resides; specifying that applicants meeting specified criteria are deemed to be in crisis regardless of the applicant's age; providing requirements for the Agency for Health Care Administration when a client's iBudget is established, etc.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: March 8, 2024
Status: Other
Primary sponsor: Jennifer Bradley
(sole sponsor)
Last action: Died in Children, Families, and Elder Affairs (March 8, 2024)
System Integrity (see reasoning)
The text relates to AI primarily through the mention of 'automated, electronic application process,' which implies the use of algorithms for processing applications. This suggests relevance to areas such as efficiency, system integrity, and potential impacts on users but lacks explicit references to specific AI technologies like machine learning or deep learning. The automated process aligns more closely with operational improvements rather than broader societal implications, data governance challenges, or robustness metrics associated with AI systems. Thus, while there are ties to the legislation's aim of improving service access via automation, the mention is not enough to score high in the categories of Social Impact, Data Governance, or Robustness. The most pertinent connections are to System Integrity due to concerns over the accountability and transparency of the automated process used for eligibility determinations and data handling.
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Government Agencies and Public Services (see reasoning)
The text directly relates to Government Agencies and Public Services because it outlines processes managed by state agencies and aims to enhance Medicaid waiver services through automation. Given that it seeks to implement electronic application processes, it highlights how government functions can be improved through AI-like solutions without explicitly defining the technology. Other sectors like Healthcare and Nonprofits/NGOs are somewhat related due to the focus on services for individuals with disabilities, but the primary legislation is concerned with governmental operations and service delivery mechanisms.
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