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Sector: None (see reasoning)
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence () machine learning () neural network () deep learning () automated () deepfake () synthetic media () large language model () foundation model () chatbot () recommendation system () algorithm () autonomous vehicle ()
Description: Prohibit the use of a deepfake to influence an election and to provide a penalty therefor.
Summary: Senate Bill 96 prohibits using deepfakes to influence elections in South Dakota, imposing penalties for violations, while allowing satire and certain broadcasts. It aims to protect electoral integrity.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Feb. 13, 2024
Status: Engrossed
Primary sponsor: Liz Larson
(16 total sponsors)
Last action: State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 5. (Feb. 23, 2024)
Societal Impact
Data Governance (see reasoning)
The text explicitly addresses the manipulation of media using AI, specifically deepfakes, to influence elections, which raises serious concerns about the social impact of AI on public discourse and democratic processes. The legislation's intent is to protect the integrity of elections and ensure transparency in media consumption, thereby holding individuals accountable for the use of AI in this context. This places it squarely in the realm of social impact legislation. Furthermore, the mention of penalties, disclosures, and accountability mechanisms ties it to social justice and consumer protections that are critical in AI governance. Thus, I rate this category as very relevant (4). For Data Governance, while there is some reference to the management of AI products (deepfakes), the legislation does not dive deeply into frameworks for ensuring data accuracy, privacy, or protection standards. This leads to a moderately relevant score (3). The concept of system integrity is touched on through the need for disclosure and penalties, but there is little focus on broader security, human oversight, or transparency metrics, making it slightly relevant (2). Finally, for robustness, there is no discussion of performance benchmarks or compliance standards for AI systems, leading to a score of not relevant (1).
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Politics and Elections (see reasoning)
The text specifically pertains to politics and elections, detailing the implications of using deepfakes to influence voters and candidates, thereby significantly affecting electoral processes. It clearly outlines the legal context surrounding the use of these AI-generated manipulations, which elaborates on the legal structure within political campaigning. Thus, I rate this sector as extremely relevant (5). The text does not address government services or public administration through AI, which would otherwise make the Government Agencies and Public Services sector relevant. Therefore, I score it as not relevant (1). The judicial system is somewhat relevant in the context of providing legal recourse for harmed parties, but it does not delve into how AI impacts the legal processes themselves, leading to it being slightly relevant (2). There is a complete lack of reference to healthcare, private enterprises, NGOs, or international considerations vis-à-vis AI in this text, which results in all receiving a score of not relevant (1). Thus, the overall sector categorization will reflect the dominance of the politics and elections focus.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (1) deepfake (21) show keywords in context
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Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence () machine learning () neural network () deep learning () automated () deepfake () synthetic media () large language model () foundation model () chatbot () recommendation system () algorithm () autonomous vehicle ()
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Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence () machine learning () neural network () deep learning () automated () deepfake () synthetic media () large language model () foundation model () chatbot () recommendation system () algorithm () autonomous vehicle ()
Description: A bill to prescribe standards for autonomous vehicles, and for other purposes.
Summary: The Autonomous Vehicle Acceleration Act of 2025 establishes standards for autonomous vehicles and aims to update existing regulations to facilitate their development, ensuring safety and maintaining U.S. leadership in the technology.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: May 15, 2025
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Cynthia Lummis
(sole sponsor)
Last action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (May 15, 2025)
Summary: The Protecting American Energy Production Act prohibits the President from declaring a moratorium on hydraulic fracturing and asserts that states should regulate this practice, reinforcing U.S. energy production.
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: Feb. 7, 2025
Status: Issued
Source: Congress
Description: A bill to prohibit employment discrimination against whistleblowers reporting AI security vulnerabilities or AI violations, and for other purposes.
Summary: The "AI Whistleblower Protection Act" prohibits employment discrimination against whistleblowers reporting AI security vulnerabilities or violations, aiming to protect individuals who expose violations related to artificial intelligence.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: May 15, 2025
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Chuck Grassley
(6 total sponsors)
Last action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (May 15, 2025)
Description: A bill to prescribe standards for autonomous vehicles, and for other purposes.
Summary: The Autonomous Vehicle Acceleration Act of 2025 aims to establish standards for autonomous vehicles, addressing certification challenges, and promoting their safe deployment to enhance transportation efficiency and safety.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: May 15, 2025
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Cynthia Lummis
(sole sponsor)
Last action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (May 15, 2025)
Summary: The bill outlines concerns about projected U.S. debt reaching $37.2 trillion by 2025, highlighting the urgency for reforms to stabilize fiscal responsibility and prevent future financial crises.
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: Feb. 7, 2025
Status: Issued
Source: Congress
Summary: The bill addresses California's wildfire crisis, advocating for federal aid without political conditions and emphasizing the necessity of efficient water management and disaster recovery efforts to assist affected communities.
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: Feb. 7, 2025
Status: Issued
Source: Congress
Description: Criminal justice commission; sheriffs
Summary: Senate Bill 1279 establishes the Sheriffs' Criminal Justice Commission in Arizona, amending and repealing several statutes to enhance the administration of criminal justice and fund programs addressing drug and gang-related offenses.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Jan. 27, 2025
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Mark Finchem
(sole sponsor)
Last action: Senate third reading FAILED voting: (13-13-3-0) (March 17, 2025)
Summary: This bill pertains to executive communications presented to Congress, including violations of the Antideficiency Act, regulatory updates, and various district acts, facilitating legislative oversight and accountability.
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: Feb. 6, 2025
Status: Issued
Source: Congress
Summary: The bill celebrates Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, emphasizing the importance of CTE programs in preparing students for high-skill careers and addressing the workforce skills gap.
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: Feb. 6, 2025
Status: Issued
Source: Congress
Description: To prohibit employment discrimination against whistleblowers reporting AI security vulnerabilities or AI violations, and for other purposes.
Summary: The AI Whistleblower Protection Act prohibits employment discrimination against individuals reporting AI security vulnerabilities or violations, ensuring safe avenues for whistleblowers and promoting accountability in AI development.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: May 15, 2025
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Jay Obernolte
(2 total sponsors)
Last action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. (May 15, 2025)
Description: AN ACT relating to the Internet; prohibiting the use of the personal information of a minor user in this State in an algorithmic recommendation system; requiringcovered digital platforms to disable certain features on the account of a minor user in this Stateupon the request of the parent or legal guardian of the minor user; requiring covered digital platforms to establish certain safeguards; restricting the times during which acovered digital platform may deliver notifications to a minor use...
Summary: Senate Bill No. 63 aims to enhance online safety for minors by regulating the use of their personal information on digital platforms, implementing parental controls, and prohibiting certain data processing practices.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Feb. 3, 2025
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Commerce and Labor
(sole sponsor)
Last action: Read second time. Amended. (Amend. No. 676.) To printer. (May 26, 2025)
Summary: The "Advancements in AI" bill addresses the rapid development of artificial intelligence, emphasizing its transformative potential across society, and calls for increased public awareness and investment in AI safety and alignment.
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: Feb. 6, 2025
Status: Issued
Source: Congress
Summary: The bill introduces various legislative proposals, including telework options for military spouses, amendments to veterans' education benefits, and regulations affecting financial services and health care.
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: Feb. 5, 2025
Status: Issued
Source: Congress
Description: Requires social media influencers to disclose when they share on social media that they are being paid by a campaign; authorizes the state board of elections to promulgate certain regulations.
Summary: The bill mandates social media influencers to disclose paid campaign posts and empowers the state board of elections to establish regulations, aiming to enhance transparency in political communication.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Jan. 30, 2025
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Jeffrey Dinowitz
(11 total sponsors)
Last action: print number 3929a (May 23, 2025)
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Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence () machine learning () neural network () deep learning () automated () deepfake () synthetic media () large language model () foundation model () chatbot () recommendation system () algorithm () autonomous vehicle ()
Description: Relates to the training and use of artificial intelligence frontier models; defines terms; establishes remedies for violations.
Summary: The "Responsible AI Safety and Education Act" mandates transparency and safety protocols for large developers of AI frontier models, aiming to mitigate risks and protect employee rights while establishing remedies for violations.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: March 5, 2025
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Alex Bores
(35 total sponsors)
Last action: print number 6453a (May 16, 2025)
Societal Impact
Data Governance
System Integrity
Data Robustness (see reasoning)
The text primarily focuses on the training and use of artificial intelligence frontier models, emphasizing transparency, safety protocols, employee rights, and obligations. This indicates a significant intersection with social impacts—particularly in terms of accountability and consumer protections. The legislation addresses potential risks, such as critical harm from AI models, and mandates measures to mitigate these risks. Additionally, it outlines expectations and requirements regarding data collection, model deployment, and transparency in AI operations, showcasing an intent to govern the data used in training these models, aligning with data governance principles. Regarding system integrity, the act mandates safety and security protocols and independent audits, directly addressing the integrity of AI systems. Lastly, while robustness is not as clearly emphasized, there are elements tied to compliance and oversight that suggest an awareness of the benchmarks for performance and safety in AI systems. Overall, this text has substantial relevance across the categories, with a particularly strong focus on social impact and the integrity of systems.
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Government Agencies and Public Services
Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment (see reasoning)
The text relates explicitly to the deployment and management of artificial intelligence frontier models within regulated frameworks, suggesting relevance across multiple sectors. It potentially impacts governmental operations, particularly in technology regulation, due to its focus on AI within the business realm. This includes effects on private enterprises due to requirements for safety protocols and transparency around AI model deployment. While the text does not delve deeply into the judicial system, the provisions for employee protections and rights suggest implications for labor sectors as well. Healthcare is not directly addressed within the text but could be involved indirectly, depending on the applications of frontier models. The primary focus seems aligned more with government regulations regarding technology and business, making Government Agencies and Public Services particularly relevant. The potential impact across sectors underlines the broad implications of this legislation.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (6) automated (1) show keywords in context