5020 results:
Description: Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes.
Summary: The Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 allocates funding to the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and related agencies, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, supporting various economic, research, and statistical programs.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: July 11, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Harold Rogers
(sole sponsor)
Last action: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 482. (July 11, 2024)
The text primarily focuses on legislative appropriations for various government departments and does not explicitly address AI-related topics. Therefore, it is not highly relevant to any of the categories defined. There is no mention or implication of AI technologies such as algorithms, machine learning, or automated decision-making. Consequently, while certain government functions may involve AI, this specific text lacks sufficient substance about AI to relate it meaningfully to the provided categories.
Sector: None (see reasoning)
While the document mentions various agencies within the context of funding and appropriations, it does not provide specific regulations, policies, or discussions about the application of AI within these sectors. Without any explicit references to how AI is being used or regulated, it cannot be classified under the specified sectors. Thus, the scoring reflects this absence of relevant content.
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Description: Establishing the Maryland Artificial Intelligence Advisory and Oversight Commission to guide the State in growing, developing, using, and diversifying artificial intelligence in the State; and requiring the Commission to report its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly on or before December 1, 2024, and each year thereafter.
Summary: The bill establishes the Maryland Artificial Intelligence Advisory and Oversight Commission to guide the state's AI development, promote diversity in AI initiatives, and report recommendations annually.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Feb. 2, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Cory McCray
(sole sponsor)
Last action: Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m. (Feb. 8, 2024)
Societal Impact (see reasoning)
The text explicitly pertains to the establishment of a commission aimed at advising Maryland on the growth and development of artificial intelligence. Its provisions emphasize the importance of diversity in AI contracting and training programs, which connects to issues of societal impact, such as ensuring equitable access to AI benefits and reducing potential discrimination. The focus on AI oversight also suggests considerations around the implications of AI systems on society. Thus, it prominently relates to the Social Impact category. The legislation does not delve into specific governance, integrity, or performance metrics of AI systems which could relate to the Data Governance, System Integrity, or Robustness categories respectively. Therefore, it primarily aligns with the Social Impact category.
Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services (see reasoning)
The legislation pertains closely to the use of AI within the state government, particularly in promoting the development and usage of AI technologies. By establishing a commission dedicated to this purpose, it directly engages with how state government frameworks will accommodate and oversee AI technologies. However, it is not specifically focused on political processes, judicial applications, healthcare, private enterprises, academic institutions, or international standards, thus making the Government Agencies and Public Services sector the only relevant category here. Other sectors don’t have a direct connection demonstrated in the text, therefore receiving low relevance scores.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (5) show keywords in context
Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sexual offenses, further providing for the offense of unlawful dissemination of intimate image; and, in minors, further providing for the offense of sexual abuse of children and for the offense of transmission of sexually explicit images by minor.
Summary: This Pennsylvania bill updates laws regarding unlawful dissemination of intimate images, strengthens penalties for sexual abuse of children, and addresses the transmission of sexually explicit images by minors, particularly involving artificially generated content.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: June 10, 2024
Status: Engrossed
Primary sponsor: Tracy Pennycuick
(16 total sponsors)
Last action: Referred to JUDICIARY (June 11, 2024)
Societal Impact
Data Governance
System Integrity
Data Robustness (see reasoning)
This legislation contains explicit references to 'Artificial Intelligence' and its role in the criminalization of the unlawful dissemination of intimate images and depictions, particularly in the context of sexually explicit material generated by AI. It establishes definitions that clarify the implications of AI technology in potentially harmful contexts and establishes legal consequences for its misuse. As such, the relevance to the Social Impact category is significant due to the societal issues associated with AI-generated intimate depictions. The role of accountability for developers and the implications for minors further bolster this relevance. Similarly, it pertains to Data Governance due to mentions of the need to manage the data used to generate such imagery responsibly. System Integrity also comes into play with measures for human oversight and security as it relates to accountability for AI systems being misused. Lastly, the discussion of defining standards for AI-generated content aligns with the Robustness category, although it is not as strongly detailed within the text. Therefore, I would assign high relevance to Social Impact (5) and Data Governance (4), moderate to System Integrity (3) and Robustness (3).
Sector:
Politics and Elections
Government Agencies and Public Services
Judicial system (see reasoning)
This legislation addresses the implications of AI in laws pertaining to sexual offenses, particularly in how AI technology can facilitate harmful behaviors like the unlawful dissemination of intimate images. This directly impacts the Political and Elections sector due to discussions around the use of AI in potentially influencing electoral processes when targeting young individuals. It also indirectly impacts the Government Agencies and Public Services sector as it presents a need for regulation by government entities concerning AI and its application in law enforcement. While it mentions elements relevant to the Judicial System in terms of enforcement and legal definitions, it does not explicitly address judicial applications of AI. Sectors such as Healthcare, Private Enterprises, Labor, Education, and others are less relevant on the face of this text as they do not prominently feature discussions about AI applications. Overall, the most relevant sectors would be categorized as Politics and Elections (3) due to potential implications for governance and regulation, and Government Agencies and Public Services (4) for the necessity of oversight in applying this legislation. The Judicial System sees moderate relevance (3) due to enforcement aspects, while other sectors rank lower.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (9) machine learning (1) automated (1) show keywords in context
Summary: H.R. 7781 requires a report on the economic and national security risks of using artificial intelligence in financial crimes, including fraud and misinformation.
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: March 21, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress
Societal Impact (see reasoning)
The text centers around legislation (H.R. 7781) that addresses artificial intelligence (AI) in the context of economic and national security risks, particularly in financial crimes and misinformation. This focus directly pertains to the implications AI has on society and individuals, which falls under Social Impact. The mention of economic risks could also relate to data governance, but the emphasis on fraudulent activities suggests a more socio-economic concern rather than data management. Since the legislation aims to report on the impact and risks rather than proposing measures for governance or integrity of AI systems, the relevance to Data Governance, System Integrity, and Robustness is limited. Therefore, only Social Impact receives a strong but not overwhelming relevance score.
Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services (see reasoning)
The text refers to the use of AI specifically in the context of economic security and financial crimes. While this has relevance to various sectors, it particularly aligns with Government Agencies and Public Services due to the legislative intent to address risks in public trust and economic stability. It could tangentially relate to Judicial System regarding the criminal activities mentioned but not directly. Therefore, the strong relevance to Government Agencies makes it the only notable sector, whereas the other sectors are not directly impacted.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (1) show keywords in context
Description: A bill to prohibit the distribution of false AI-generated election media and to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to prohibit the removal of names from voting rolls using unverified voter challenge databases.
Summary: The FAIR Elections Act of 2024 aims to prohibit the distribution of false AI-generated election media and restricts the removal of voter names from rolls based on unverified databases, enhancing election integrity.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: July 11, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Jeff Merkley
(5 total sponsors)
Last action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (July 11, 2024)
Societal Impact
Data Governance (see reasoning)
The text explicitly pertains to the regulation of AI in the context of elections, particularly focusing on the prohibition of the distribution of false AI-generated media. This is critical to the social fabric and integrity of electoral processes, as misinformation can have serious implications for democratic functions. Thus, it relates strongly to Social Impact. The governance and management of data related to voter eligibility and registration also connect to Data Governance since the bill outlines procedures for ensuring the integrity of voter information. Although System Integrity and Robustness concepts like security measures and performance benchmarks are relevant in a broader AI context, they are not explicitly covered in this document. Therefore, Social Impact and Data Governance are the most relevant categories, meriting higher scores while System Integrity and Robustness are less relevant.
Sector:
Politics and Elections
Government Agencies and Public Services (see reasoning)
This legislation directly addresses the misuse of AI in the political realm, specifically how it can affect election integrity through the spread of false media. Thus, Politics and Elections is highly relevant, scoring a 5. Additionally, as it may impact how government agencies manage voter databases and processes, Government Agencies and Public Services would also be moderately relevant with a score of 3. The other sectors, such as Judicial System, Healthcare, Private Enterprises, Academic and Research Institutions, International Cooperation and Standards, Nonprofits and NGOs, and Hybrid, Emerging, and Unclassified, do not have direct relevance in this context, leading to low scores for those areas.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (1) machine learning (1) show keywords in context
Description: An Act To Amend Section 43-13-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Direct On-site Supervisor Of A Provider In A Managed Care Organization Under Any Managed Care Program Implemented By The Division Of Medicaid Who Has Begun The Process For Credentialing And Previously Has Not Been Denied Credentialing To Sign Off On The Work Of The Provider During The Time That The Provider Is Awaiting A Decision On His Or Her Credentialing, And To Allow The Provider To Receive Reimbursement From Th...
Summary: House Bill 104 amends Medicaid provisions in Mississippi, allowing managed care providers to reimburse services pending credentialing decisions and ensuring reimbursement isn't suspended during appeal processes, barring fraud convictions.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: March 5, 2024
Status: Other
Primary sponsor: Rob Roberson
(sole sponsor)
Last action: Died In Committee (March 5, 2024)
This legislation focuses heavily on the processes and regulations pertaining to Medicaid services and managed care providers. It does not specifically address the impact of AI on society and individuals. While there may be implications related to how claims are processed or administrative efficiencies, the text lacks explicit references to AI technologies or their societal implications. Therefore, Social Impact is not relevant. The legislation details credentialing processes and reimbursement methodologies but doesn't cover the ethical or regulatory frameworks for data management within AI systems, which leads to a low relevance for Data Governance. There are no mandates related to the inherent security or transparency of AI systems that could align with System Integrity. Since there is no mention of performance benchmarks or standards related to AI technologies, Robustness also receives a low score.
Sector: None (see reasoning)
The text does not directly address any sector that falls under the predefined categories. While it deals with Medicaid and managed care services, there is no mention of AI applications in these areas. There's no focus on how AI might be used in regulating healthcare practices, improving public service delivery, or aiding decision-making in healthcare settings. The bill centers solely on procedural changes in Medicaid, which may have indirect effects on healthcare administration but does not explicitly discuss any sector focused on AI's implications or applications. Therefore, all sector categories receive a low score.
Keywords (occurrence): algorithm (1) show keywords in context
Description: Commending Ryan Jisup Kim.
Summary: The bill commends Ryan Jisup Kim for being named a 2024 Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholar, recognizing his outstanding research in dementia detection and promising future in science.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: March 8, 2024
Status: Passed
Primary sponsor: Stella Pekarsky
(sole sponsor)
Last action: Bill text as passed Senate (SR181ER) (March 8, 2024)
The text primarily commends Ryan Jisup Kim for his recognition as a scholar, particularly noting his project on 'Hybrid Quantum-Classical Machine Learning for Dementia Detection.' While it mentions the use of machine learning, it does not delve into the broader social implications, data governance concerns, system integrity issues, or robustness benchmarks associated with AI. Therefore, the text does contain some relevance to AI but lacks comprehensive discourse on the implications that would tie it to the Social Impact, Data Governance, System Integrity, or Robustness categories.
Sector:
Academic and Research Institutions (see reasoning)
The text recognizes a student's achievement in the field of science and mentions his project involving machine learning. However, it does not provide substantial information regarding specific sectors like Politics and Elections, Government Agencies and Public Services, Judicial System, Healthcare, Private Enterprises, or any others listed. The overarching theme is educational and celebratory regarding academic achievement without discussing AI's regulatory or operational application in the listed sectors.
Keywords (occurrence): machine learning (1)
Description: Create a new section of KRS Chapter 365 to define terms; establish property rights in every individual's name, voice, or likeness; establish how those property rights may be transferred or terminated; provide for liability, enforcement, and damages resulting from violation of those property rights.
Summary: The bill establishes property rights for individuals over their names, voices, and likenesses, including digital representations, ensuring these rights can be transferred and extend posthumously, while outlining penalties for unauthorized use.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: March 13, 2024
Status: Engrossed
Primary sponsor: Whitney Westerfield
(2 total sponsors)
Last action: to Committee on Committees (H) (March 13, 2024)
Societal Impact
Data Governance
System Integrity (see reasoning)
The text explicitly addresses the commercial rights regarding the use of names, voices, and likenesses, particularly in the context of digital depictions generated using AI and other technologies. This is particularly relevant to the Social Impact category as it deals with individuals' rights and protections against unauthorized use, addressing fairness and potential psychological harm related to the manipulation of one's likeness or voice. The Data Governance category can also be considered, as privacy concerns regarding name and likeness rights are inherently tied to data management and consent issues. System Integrity pertains to the security and unauthorized usage elements reflected in the enforcement provisions, and Robustness may link to how AI systems operate in producing these digital recreations. Overall, the legislation emphasizes protecting individuals and their rights, integrating various implications of AI technology in society.
Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services
Healthcare
Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment
Hybrid, Emerging, and Unclassified (see reasoning)
The text is highly relevant to multiple sectors. It directly addresses the implications of AI in digital representations, making it particularly relevant to Healthcare, given the ethical considerations in consent and representation that may extend to this field. Moreover, the concepts presented have clear applications within Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment, where individuals can commercialize their likeness or voice, raising employment rights and competition concerns. It may also apply to Government Agencies and Public Services, as these entities are often involved in the regulation of digital identities and rights protections. However, it is less directly relevant to sectors like Judicial System, academic settings, or NGOs, which may deal with AI implications but not specifically in the context of likeness rights laid out in the bill.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (1) machine learning (1) algorithm (2) show keywords in context
Description: An Act To Require Any Health Plan Or Policy Delivered, Issued For Delivery, Or Renewed On Or After January 1, 2025, To Provide Coverage For Hiv Prevention Drugs; To Provide That The Coverage For Sexually Transmitted Infection Counseling, Prevention, And Screening Must Include Coverage For Hiv Prevention Drugs And The Services Necessary For Initiation And Continued Use Of An Hiv Prevention Drug; To Provide That A Carrier Shall Not Require A Covered Person To Undergo Step Therapy Or To Receive ...
Summary: This bill mandates health insurance plans and Mississippi Medicaid to cover HIV prevention drugs and associated services starting January 1, 2025, eliminating prior authorization requirements for prescriptions.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: March 5, 2024
Status: Other
Primary sponsor: Angela Turner-Ford
(sole sponsor)
Last action: Died In Committee (March 5, 2024)
The text primarily focuses on healthcare-related legislation aimed at ensuring coverage for HIV prevention drugs. While it addresses important public health considerations, it does not contain any explicit references to Artificial Intelligence (AI) or related technologies. As such, AI appears to be not relevant to the discussions in this text. Therefore, all categories receive low relevance scores, with 'Social Impact' being slightly more relevant due to its implications for public health.
Sector:
Healthcare (see reasoning)
The text relates to healthcare legislation focused on preventative measures against HIV, emphasizing policies related to health insurance and Medicaid. There are no explicit mentions of sectors such as political campaigns or judicial regulation concerning AI or any other sectors, which makes this legislation solely relevant to the healthcare sector. However, weaknesses in relevance to AI still apply. Therefore, the score reflects its situational relevance primarily to healthcare rather than any other sector.
Keywords (occurrence): algorithm (1) show keywords in context
Summary: The bill facilitates oversight of the Office of the Clerk, focusing on its modernization and operational efficiency to improve legislative processes in the House of Representatives.
Collection: Congressional Hearings
Status date: May 8, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: House of Representatives
Societal Impact
Data Governance (see reasoning)
The text discusses the Office of the Clerk and its modernization efforts, specifically highlighting the use of AI and machine learning in developing tools like the Comparative Print Suite. These tools aim to enhance legislative processes, indicating a significant social impact as they improve efficiency and accessibility of information. The discussion implies the need for accountability and transparency, which aligns with public discourse on the societal effects of AI. Data governance seems moderately relevant as the tools may rely on accurate data management. System integrity appears slightly relevant since it indirectly relates to the stability and security of the legislative process. However, robustness is not directly addressed as it focuses more on the performance benchmarks which are not explicitly mentioned in the text.
Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services (see reasoning)
The mention of AI tools within legislative processes directly relates to the Government Agencies and Public Services sector as it pertains to the operation of the House of Representatives, enhancing how legislative work is carried out. There's no direct reference to politics and elections beyond the context of legislative functions, so it's only slightly relevant. Other sectors like the Judicial System, Healthcare, Private Enterprises, Academic Institutions, International Cooperation, Nonprofits, and Hybrid sectors are not mentioned within the context of AI, making them less relevant.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (3) machine learning (2) show keywords in context
Summary: The bill aims to reform federal records management systems to enhance transparency and accountability in government operations, addressing challenges like the mishandling of records and adapting to new technologies.
Collection: Congressional Hearings
Status date: March 20, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Senate
System Integrity (see reasoning)
The text primarily addresses the need for reform in federal records management to enhance transparency and accountability within government agencies. Although it discusses the implications of using modern technology, such as ephemeral messaging apps, there is no explicit mention of AI technologies or their impact on these processes. The focus is more on bureaucratic reforms and the historical challenges of record management rather than the integration or regulation of AI systems. Therefore, the relevance to Social Impact, Data Governance, System Integrity, and Robustness, while tangentially related through the use of modern technology, is ultimately limited.
Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services (see reasoning)
The text is focused on governance and accountability mechanisms, especially regarding federal records management. While it touches on the duties of agencies and compliance with record-keeping laws, it does not dive into the legislative aspects concerning AI regulations within various sectors like politics, healthcare, or private enterprises. Hence, although government transparency can relate indirectly to some sectors, the connection is weak, save for a slightly more relevant link to Government Agencies and Public Services given that it pertains to federal processes and public records. However, the lack of explicit AI references diminishes the relevance across the majority of sectors.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (1) show keywords in context
Description: Sunset and Repeal Date Code Corrections
Summary: The bill standardizes sunset and repeal date provisions in Utah's law, corrects specific dates, and ensures consistency in regulatory language without altering substantive law.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: June 21, 2024
Status: Passed
Primary sponsor: Jefferson Moss
(2 total sponsors)
Last action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing (June 21, 2024)
The text does not contain any references to artificial intelligence or related technologies such as algorithms, machine learning, AI systems, or any of the specified AI-related keywords. Its focus is on administrative changes regarding sunset and repeal dates in legislation without any implications or discussions regarding AI systems or technology. Consequently, none of the categories of Social Impact, Data Governance, System Integrity, or Robustness are relevant to the text.
Sector: None (see reasoning)
The text does not engage with any of the defined sectors, including Politics and Elections, Government Agencies and Public Services, or others. It strictly deals with procedural legislative matters without any reference to the applications or implications of AI in any sector. Therefore, all sector categories score a 1, indicating no relevance.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (1)
Summary: Senate Amendment 1571 allocates $424.5 million for U.S. Customs and Border Protection to acquire non-intrusive inspection technology, emphasizing innovation and requiring quarterly performance updates on its usage and effectiveness.
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: Feb. 9, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress
Societal Impact
Data Governance
System Integrity
Data Robustness (see reasoning)
The text references the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities in the procurement and deployment of non-intrusive inspection technology for Customs and Border Protection. This involvement of AI in improving performance directly connects it to issues that may impact society such as security measures and technological shifts. Thus, categories like Social Impact, Data Governance, System Integrity, and Robustness should be evaluated for their relevance. However, the primary focus here is on system performance and security enhancement rather than broader societal impacts. Therefore, while all categories have some relevance, Social Impact may be slightly lower due to the specific application context.
Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services (see reasoning)
The text specifically involves the use of AI for non-intrusive inspection technology in U.S. Customs and Border Protection, which is part of Government Agencies and Public Services. The legislation touches upon the operational impacts of AI within government functions, which is crucial for understanding how AI is being regulated and applied in public services. This makes the relevance to this sector quite high, while the relevance to others like Judicial System or Healthcare is non-existent. Other sectors may be tangentially related but fall short of a significant connection.
Keywords (occurrence): machine learning (1) show keywords in context
Description: An Act to create 895.053 of the statutes; Relating to: creating a civil cause of action against the owner or operator of a social media website that restricts religious or political speech. (FE)
Summary: This bill establishes a civil cause of action against social media operators for restricting religious or political speech, allowing users and authorities to seek damages for intentional censorship actions.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: April 15, 2024
Status: Other
Primary sponsor: Shae Sortwell
(6 total sponsors)
Last action: Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1 (April 15, 2024)
Societal Impact
Data Governance
System Integrity (see reasoning)
The text addresses the capacity of social media websites to regulate speech using algorithms and related measures. Therefore, it is directly relevant to the Social Impact category, focusing on the implications of censoring political and religious speech through algorithmic actions, which can affect societal discourse and issues of fairness. Data Governance is also relevant as the text discusses user data management post-censorship and deplatforming, highlighting the need for secure data handling and transparency in how data is governed within these platforms. System Integrity is relevant due to mentions of transparency in algorithms and the need for accountability in censorship actions, ensuring that social media platforms maintain control and oversight over their processes. Robustness could be considered only in the context of algorithmic oversight and performance standards but is less directly tied to the primary concerns of the text compared to the other categories. Overall, the strongest relevance lies in Social Impact, followed by Data Governance and System Integrity, while Robustness receives a lower score due to less direct relevance.
Sector:
Politics and Elections
Government Agencies and Public Services (see reasoning)
The legislation most directly relates to the sector of Politics and Elections as it involves the regulation of speech, which can influence political campaigns and public discourse on political matters. There are implications for Government Agencies and Public Services, as the legislation enables action by state officials like the attorney general, suggesting a government role in overseen actions against social media censorship. It does not directly pertain to the Judicial System, Healthcare, or Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment unless we consider broader implications on employment practices related to discussions on political speech. However, its focus on social media regulation makes it less relevant to sectors like Academic and Research Institutions and Nonprofits and NGOs, as there is no direct mention or context relevant to those segments. International Cooperation and Standards is not explicitly addressed within the content of the text. Hybrid, Emerging, and Unclassified could apply loosely in the context of algorithm and data governance but would not represent the primary focus. Therefore, the primary sectors relevant here are Politics and Elections, followed by Government Agencies and Public Services.
Keywords (occurrence): algorithm (6) show keywords in context
Summary: The bill includes multiple proposed measures, notably to counter Chinese influence, enhance military loan forgiveness, and address antisemitism in educational institutions. It aims to strengthen national security and improve public service programs.
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: Feb. 29, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress
Societal Impact (see reasoning)
The text contains several introduced bills that primarily focus on a variety of legislative actions, but there is minimal explicit reference to AI-related themes. However, there is a bill (H.R. 7492) that specifically mentions 'automated accounts on social media', indicating a relevant application of algorithms and possibly impacting public discourse and elections. This connection suggests some relevance to the 'Social Impact' category. The other categories do not have notable mentions of AI-related themes such as data governance, system integrity, or robustness in the text, given that no explicit legislation concerning AI or related technologies appears to be addressed, thus not making them relevant.
Sector:
Politics and Elections (see reasoning)
In terms of sectors, the only bill directly addressing AI-related themes pertains to social media and its effects on elections, making it relevant to 'Politics and Elections'. Other sectors such as 'Government Agencies and Public Services', 'Judicial System', 'Healthcare', 'Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment', 'Academic and Research Institutions', 'International Cooperation and Standards', 'Nonprofits and NGOs', and 'Hybrid, Emerging, and Unclassified' do not find any direct mention of AI-related applications, thus not warranting a score. Thus the connections here are limited mostly to the political narrative surrounding the implications of technology, specifically in the realm of automated systems.
Keywords (occurrence): automated (1) show keywords in context
Description: To amend section 206 of the E-Government Act of 2002 to improve the integrity and management of mass comments and computer-generated comments in the regulatory review process, and for other purposes.
Summary: The Comment Integrity and Management Act of 2024 aims to enhance the management and integrity of mass and computer-generated comments during the federal regulatory process, ensuring accurate identification and verification of submissions.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: May 7, 2024
Status: Engrossed
Primary sponsor: Clay Higgins
(sole sponsor)
Last action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (May 7, 2024)
Societal Impact
Data Governance
System Integrity (see reasoning)
The text primarily addresses the integrity and management of comments, including those generated by computer software, which explicitly refers to Artificial Intelligence in its definition of computer-generated comments. This indicates significant relevance to Social Impact, as it discusses the implications of AI-generated comments on public discourse and regulatory processes. Additionally, the text's emphasis on verification and management of computer-generated comments speaks to System Integrity, as it relates to ensuring transparency and accuracy in the comments received by agencies. There is also a focus on managing mass comments and the potential implications for data governance. However, the text does not specifically deal with benchmarks, auditing, or performance standards relevant to Robustness. Thus, while there is some relevance to Robustness, it is minimal compared to the other categories. Overall, Social Impact and System Integrity will likely receive the highest scores due to their emphasis on ethical considerations and system management involving AI.
Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services (see reasoning)
The text addresses the management of comments in a regulatory context, closely aligning with Government Agencies and Public Services due to its focus on federal agencies managing public participation in rulemaking processes that involve computer-generated outputs. While it touches on aspects that may relate to Political Engagement (like mass comments potentially shaping public policy), it does not directly regulate political processes. The text does not have significant relevance to other sectors, as it doesn't discuss specifics regarding legal systems, healthcare, academic institutions, or nonprofits. Therefore, Government Agencies and Public Services will receive the highest score, while the other sectors will receive minimal relevance scores where applicable.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (2) show keywords in context
Description: Supporting the designation of May 15, 2024, as "National Senior Fraud Awareness Day" to raise awareness about the increasing number of fraudulent scams targeted at seniors in the United States, to encourage the implementation of policies to prevent those scams from happening, and to improve protections from those scams for seniors.
Summary: The bill designates May 15, 2024, as "National Senior Fraud Awareness Day" to raise awareness of scams targeting seniors, promote protective policies, and encourage education on fraud prevention.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: May 15, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Marcy Kaptur
(10 total sponsors)
Last action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce. (May 17, 2024)
Societal Impact (see reasoning)
The text addresses the impact of scams on seniors, including the mention of AI technology being used by scammers. This implies a societal concern regarding the role of technology, including AI, in the perpetration of fraud against vulnerable populations. Consequently, this relates directly to the Social Impact category, which focuses on the consequences of AI's use in society. The other categories, such as Data Governance, System Integrity, and Robustness, are less applicable as the text does not delve into data management, system security, or performance metrics. The focus is primarily on awareness and protections related to fraud, not on the technical integrity of AI systems or their governance.
Sector: None (see reasoning)
The text does not explicitly mention AI within sectors like Politics and Elections, Government Agencies, or Healthcare. However, it does address the implications of AI in relation to fraud, particularly concerning seniors, which could suggest a relevance to various sectors focused on public protection and welfare. However, the primary focus is on awareness and preventative measures for fraud rather than direct implications for specific sectors. Therefore, the score for each sector remains low, with only a minor acknowledgment of AI's broader implications in general public protection contexts.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (1) show keywords in context
Summary: The bill outlines export licensing requirements for unprocessed western red cedar and certain petroleum products, detailing regulations for agricultural commodities and animals like horses to prevent unregulated exports.
Collection: Code of Federal Regulations
Status date: Jan. 1, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Office of the Federal Register
The text primarily discusses export licensing requirements for unprocessed western red cedar and various other products, such as petroleum products and horses, but it does not explicitly mention or relate to artificial intelligence or associated concepts like algorithms, automation, or machine learning. Therefore, it does not address any aspects of the social impact, data governance, system integrity, or robustness associated with AI. While the text's regulatory nature might tangentially relate to data security (e.g., requirements for record-keeping), there are no specific AI references.
Sector: None (see reasoning)
The text does not address any of the nine sectors that are classified in relation to AI usage, regulation, or potential impacts. It focuses on regulations concerning tangible goods, specifically timber and certain agricultural commodities, without reference to their interaction within public services, health care, political electoral processes, or any sector involving AI applications. Therefore, all sectors receive the lowest relevance score.
Keywords (occurrence): automated (2)
Summary: The National Security Act of 2024 seeks to enhance veteran reimbursement eligibility for emergency treatment under the Veterans Community Care program and supports national security funding, especially for Ukraine and Israel.
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: April 23, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress
The text primarily focuses on national security, international relations, and military funding, with no direct references to AI technologies or their societal implications. Therefore, it is not relevant to the categories of Social Impact, Data Governance, System Integrity, or Robustness. While one could argue about the potential indirect implications of AI in defense mechanisms or in managing national security, the text does not provide explicit content that aligns with the definitions provided for those categories.
Sector: None (see reasoning)
The text discusses national security primarily in the context of military aid and international relations, with no references to AI applications in politics or governmental functions. Although there may be tangential references to the government's role in security and defense strategies, the text lacks any mention of AI technologies or their regulatory framework. Thus, it does not fit into any of the specified sectors.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (1) machine learning (1) algorithm (11) show keywords in context
Description: Regulates use of automated employment decision tools in employment decisions to minimize discrimination in employment.
Summary: This bill regulates automated employment decision tools in New Jersey to prevent discrimination, requiring bias audits, transparency, and notification to candidates before their use in hiring processes.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Feb. 22, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Herbert Conaway
(6 total sponsors)
Last action: Reported as an Assembly Committee Substitute and Referred to Assembly Labor Committee (May 16, 2024)
Societal Impact
Data Governance
System Integrity (see reasoning)
The text directly addresses the regulation of automated employment decision tools, which are closely related to the use of AI. The use of terms such as 'automated employment decision tool' indicates a reliance on AI/algorithmic decision-making processes to make predictions regarding hiring and employment outcomes. The legislation's focus on minimizing discrimination, performing bias audits, and providing transparency indicates an emphasis on the social impact of AI systems in employment settings. Given the mention of auditing biases and the implications for fairness in employment decisions, this text is very relevant to the Social Impact category. The Data Governance category is also highly relevant, as it involves the collection and management of data used by these automated tools, emphasizing the importance of accuracy and bias avoidance. The System Integrity category is moderately relevant, given it involves oversight and auditor independence concerning the tools. The Robustness category is only slightly relevant, as it does not directly involve performance benchmarks or compliance auditing beyond bias audits. Overall, the text pertains strongly to the social implications and data management aspects of AI use in employment, leading to high relevance scores for Social Impact and Data Governance, while System Integrity holds moderate relevance.
Sector:
Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment (see reasoning)
The text is specifically about the regulation of automated employment decision tools, emphasizing their use in the employment sector, which encompasses the evaluation and screening of candidates. The legislation aims to create fairness and transparency in hiring practices influenced by AI, making it directly relevant to the Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment sector. It discusses requirements for automated tools applied in the hiring context, aligning it with government oversight and legal standards within that sector. While there are mentions of biases related to various protected categories, which may have implications for social equity and policy-making in other sectors, the primary focus is clearly on employment practices. Therefore, its relevance to the Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment sector is rated quite high, while all other sectors are rated as not relevant due to the absence of content specific to those areas.
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