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Summary: The "Department of Energy Quantum Leadership Act of 2024" aims to enhance U.S. leadership in quantum information science by establishing research programs, workforce development, and advancing quantum technology commercialization.
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: Aug. 1, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress

Category:
System Integrity
Data Robustness (see reasoning)

The text primarily focuses on legislation related to quantum information science and the development of associated technologies. Its relevance to AI is predominantly indicated in contexts where AI technologies intersect with quantum computing, particularly through mentions of machine learning and artificial intelligence in the context of high-performance computing. Specific references to 'machine learning' and 'artificial intelligence' show a recognition of their roles in advancing computational science. However, the primary focus remains on quantum technologies rather than direct implications of AI in society or governance. Therefore, relevance to the categories is as follows: Social Impact is only indirectly relevant since it does not directly discuss societal implications of AI. Data Governance is not particularly addressed, as the text lacks a focus on data management or policy. System Integrity is somewhat relevant, given the importance of secure and transparent systems in quantum environments but not as a primary focus. Robustness scores higher due to mentions of benchmarks and efforts to ensure high performance in deploying these systems alongside AI capabilities. Overall, the text gives modest relevance per the categories described.


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

The legislation includes significant mentions of integrating quantum technologies with machine learning and AI, which suggests relevance to several sectors. 'Government Agencies and Public Services' is particularly relevant as the bill outlines initiatives supported by the Department of Energy, which impacts public service capabilities in technology. Cognizance of 'Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment' aligns with the encouragement of partnerships for advancing quantum technology, as it implies influence on the private sector. There's also a relevant connection to 'Academic and Research Institutions' given references to research programs and training. However, relevance to 'Politics and Elections', 'Judicial System’, ‘Healthcare’, 'International Cooperation and Standards’, and 'Nonprofits and NGOs' is minimal or non-existent, as there's little direct reference to their application in these sectors. The text does lend itself to a broad interpretation for 'Hybrid, Emerging, and Unclassified' as it speaks to cutting-edge technologies but that classification is not prioritized.


Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (1) machine learning (2) algorithm (1) show keywords in context

Description: Regulates use of automated tools in hiring decisions to minimize discrimination in employment.
Summary: The bill regulates automated hiring tools in New Jersey, requiring bias audits to reduce discrimination and mandates candidate notifications about these tools' use, enforcing compliance with civil penalties.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: March 7, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Shavonda Sumter (2 total sponsors)
Last action: Combined with A3854 (ACS) (May 16, 2024)

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

The text explicitly discusses automated employment decision tools, directly linking to the legislation's goal of minimizing discrimination in hiring through the regulation of AI and algorithmic systems. This has a clear social impact as it addresses fairness, bias, and discrimination related to AI usage in hiring decisions. Furthermore, the legislation describes measures such as bias audits, enhancing data governance related to AI outputs. In terms of system integrity, it mandates transparency and oversight by requiring notifications to candidates, ensuring that their rights are upheld. While it addresses performance benchmarks through bias audits that could touch on robustness, the primary focus remains on minimizing discrimination.


Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services
Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment (see reasoning)

The legislation centers on the use of AI in hiring practices, directly influencing the Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment sector by regulating how organizations employ automated decision-making tools in recruitment. This impacts businesses, labor practices, and promotes fairness in employment decisions. It also touches on Government Agencies and Public Services, as it may mandate oversight and compliance checks by public entities to enforce these regulations. Although the Judicial System may be indirectly affected due to potential legal ramifications of non-compliance, it is not the direct focus of this legislation. Overall, its primary emphasis is on employment-related AI tools.


Keywords (occurrence): automated (13) show keywords in context

Summary: The bill establishes the Transparent Automated Governance Act and AI Leadership Training Act, focusing on ensuring transparency and accountability in automated decision-making processes and enhancing AI training for government personnel.
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: Aug. 1, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress

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

The text discusses the integration of artificial intelligence into governance and the processes surrounding critical decision-making. It emphasizes transparency, the influence of AI on significant life-altering decisions for individuals, and the management of automated systems, all of which have implications for society. Therefore, this text is relevant for the Social Impact category, as it directly addresses how AI systems can affect the welfare of individuals and the need for equitable treatment. The Data Governance category is also relevant since it discusses the management and implementation of AI systems, focusing on accuracy, reliability, and the need for transparency in data handling. The System Integrity category also holds relevance due to the discussion of oversight and governance structure for automated systems. Robustness is slightly relevant as it mentions the need for guidelines and updates for AI systems but does not deal significantly with performance benchmarks or auditing protocols. Overall, the reasoning justifies scores based on the depths of relevance outlined in the defined categories.


Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services
Judicial system
Academic and Research Institutions (see reasoning)

The text discusses the implications of AI systems specifically within government agencies, focusing on the understanding and regulation of AI in critical decision-making processes that affect citizens. It places a strong emphasis on the responsibilities of government agencies to utilize AI in a manner that is transparent and fair, which aligns it closely with the Government Agencies and Public Services sector. The discussion of AI's necessity for fair treatment in various public services suggests that this legislation would have direct implications for how government entities implement AI. Judicial System touches on government accountability but does not focus extensively on AI within judicial contexts, thus receiving a lower relevance score. The other sectors either do not apply or are not specifically addressed within the text. Overall, the government-focused discussion justifies the significant score in this sector.


Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (8) automated (26) show keywords in context

Summary: The "Fighting Foreign Illegal Seafood Harvests Act of 2024" aims to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, including links to forced labor, by establishing an IUU vessel list and imposing sanctions on offenders.
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: July 9, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress

Category: None (see reasoning)

The text does not contain any explicit references to AI-related concepts or technologies. It discusses regulations specific to fishing, illegal seafood harvesting, and associated maritime issues, none of which relate to artificial intelligence, algorithms, or their impacts. Given that AI is not a topic of discussion in the context provided, the relevance to the Social Impact, Data Governance, System Integrity, and Robustness categories is negligible.


Sector: None (see reasoning)

The text focuses on regulations related to fishing practices, law enforcement regarding illegal fishing, and maritime security. There are no references to specific sectors that involve AI applications, such as Politics and Elections, Government Services, or Healthcare. Consequently, all scores reflect a lack of relevance to the sectors outlined.


Keywords (occurrence): automated (2) show keywords in context

Summary: The bill authorizes the construction of a TNT production facility by the Army at a suitable Department of Defense installation, aimed at enhancing military capabilities and production efficiency.
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: July 11, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress

Category: None (see reasoning)

The text does not reference any AI-related concepts directly. Instead, it focuses on military construction and production facilities, specifically concerning TNT and does not discuss social impacts, data governance, system integrity, or robustness in relation to AI. Therefore, the relevance to these categories is very low.


Sector: None (see reasoning)

The text primarily addresses military construction and does not involve the use or regulation of AI in any of the specified sectors such as politics, healthcare, or private enterprises. The mention of a workforce with experience in 'novel automated processes' does not directly imply any engagement with AI or legislation aimed at AI use or regulation. Thus, all sectors receive the lowest relevance score.


Keywords (occurrence): automated (1) show keywords in context

Summary: The bill proposes the establishment of a voluntary reporting system for the energy and environmental impacts of artificial intelligence systems, overseen by the Secretary of Energy, to promote sustainability in AI development.
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: Aug. 1, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress

Category:
Societal Impact
Data Governance (see reasoning)

This text is highly relevant to the 'Social Impact' category as it discusses the environmental and energy impacts of artificial intelligence systems, which has significant societal implications such as sustainability and accountability. The focus on reporting impacts further connects to consumer protections and public discourse regarding AI's role in energy consumption. 'Data Governance' is also relevant due to the guidelines for data collection and standardizing energy usage metrics linked to AI systems. However, it is less relevant to 'System Integrity' and 'Robustness' since the primary focus here is on environmental impacts rather than security, performance benchmarks, or system audits. Thus, the relevance is weighted more toward the social impact and governance aspects.


Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services
Nonprofits and NGOs (see reasoning)

The text relates significantly to the 'Government Agencies and Public Services' sector as it mandates the Secretary of Energy to develop an AI impact reporting system and involves collaboration with federal agencies. It also addresses how AI can affect energy and environmental policies, thus fitting within the realm of government utilities and overall public service effectiveness. The relevance to 'Nonprofits and NGOs' could be considered if looking at public input from civil society groups but is otherwise less direct. There is little to no relevance to other sectors, such as Healthcare or Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment, given the specific focus on energy and environment rather than those areas.


Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (7) show keywords in context

Summary: The bill addresses the harmful issue of deepfake pornography, particularly targeting women, proposing criminal and civil penalties for creators to mitigate this abuse of artificial intelligence.
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: Aug. 2, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress

Category:
Societal Impact (see reasoning)

The text directly addresses the negative social implications of deepfake technology, particularly focusing on the impact of deepfakes on individuals, especially women, and highlights the issue of accountability for developers. This falls clearly under the Social Impact category, as it discusses the psychological and material harm caused by the misuse of AI in the form of deepfake pornography. The text does not specifically address data management aspects like biases or security that would link it to Data Governance, nor does it focus on system integrity or performance benchmarks, which disqualifies it from Robustness and System Integrity categories.


Sector:
Judicial system (see reasoning)

The text pertains mainly to the social implications of deepfakes rather than specific applications of AI in defined sectors. However, it touches on the impact of AI on individuals and society, which relates vaguely to concerns in the Judicial System regarding accountability and legality of harmful AI uses. It doesn't address political campaigning, government services, healthcare, business practices, or education in a manner that would earn a higher score for those sectors. The most relevant sector here is the Judicial System, but it's not strongly emphasized in the text.


Keywords (occurrence): deepfake (1) show keywords in context

Summary: The bill proposes the "Secure the Border Act of 2024," which mandates the immediate resumption of border wall construction and enhances border security measures, aiming to achieve operational control along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: Feb. 8, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress

Category:
System Integrity (see reasoning)

The text primarily discusses border security and technology related to border control, without a strong focus on the specific social or ethical impacts of AI systems. While there are mentions of technology and tactical infrastructure, these terms do not specifically denote AI-related systems nor do they address the societal implications typically associated with AI legislation. Therefore, the relevance of the categories is assessed based on any indirect connections to AI. The terms like 'technology' and 'surveillance' suggest usage of advanced systems, but without explicit mention of AI, their direct implications on social, data governance, system integrity, or robustness facets don't warrant high relevance. Hence, scores given reflect mild importance of technology but less so in regard to broader impacts.


Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services (see reasoning)

This text addresses border security measures, detailing the use of various technologies, including sensors and surveillance systems, but does not specifically target how these technologies are related to the above sectors. While some components may have indirect references to operations that might involve AI (like 'advanced unattended surveillance sensors'), there's no explicit focus on those aspects in the context of political processes, public services, legal systems, healthcare, employment, education, international standards, or nonprofit activities. Therefore, the scores reflect that there’s a slight relevance to sectors connected to technology use but not to their professional sectors or regulatory frameworks.


Keywords (occurrence): automated (1)

Description: Joint Commission on Technology and Science; analysis of the use of artificial intelligence by public bodies; report. Directs the Joint Commission on Technology and Science (JCOTS), in consultation with relevant stakeholders, to conduct an analysis of the use of artificial intelligence by public bodies in the Commonwealth and the creation of a Commission on Artificial Intelligence. JCOTS shall submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the Chairmen of the House Committees on Approp...
Summary: The bill directs the Joint Commission on Technology and Science to analyze artificial intelligence use by public bodies in Virginia, recommending policies to prevent discrimination and assessing the creation of a dedicated commission.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: April 8, 2024
Status: Passed
Primary sponsor: Lashrecse Aird (3 total sponsors)
Last action: Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0678) (April 8, 2024)

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

The text explicitly discusses the examination of artificial intelligence as used by public bodies, highlighting policies and procedures meant to ensure that AI systems do not result in unlawful discrimination or disparate impacts. This addresses the social impact of AI, as it considers the repercussions of their deployment in public services. The construction of a Commission on Artificial Intelligence indicates a focus on accountability and governance of AI systems, linking it to data governance, as regulations and assessments regarding AI usage are emphasized. While system integrity is touched upon, it does not deeply address issues such as security or transparency outside the governmental procurement processes. Similarly, robustness is not extensively covered, as the text does not deal with benchmarks or performance validation mechanisms but is largely focused on analysis and reporting. Hence, the Social Impact category is relevant due to concerns over discrimination and societal outcomes of AI use; Data Governance is relevant due to considerations around policies and assessments of AI systems used in public bodies; System Integrity is relevant, albeit to a lesser degree for oversight; and Robustness scores low as no benchmarks or standards are specifically referenced.


Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services
Judicial system (see reasoning)

The text primarily concerns the use and examination of artificial intelligence within public bodies, making it most relevant to Government Agencies and Public Services. By directing a commission to analyze AI use in these sectors, it highlights how government entities should manage AI applications responsibly, ensuring that ethical standards are upheld and harms are mitigated. The text has minor implications for the Judicial System due to mentions of unlawful discrimination, but it does not directly involve legal processes or AI in that context. The relevance here for other sectors such as Healthcare, Private Enterprises, or Political Campaigns is minimal, as the focus is specifically on public sector analysis. Overall, the Government Agencies and Public Services sector will be assigned a high score, reflecting its central role in this text, with limited relevance attributed to any other sectors.


Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (7) show keywords in context

Description: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses against public health and morals, so as to prohibit distribution of computer generated obscene material depicting a child; to provide for definitions; to provide for penalties; to provide for affirmative defenses; to provide for other matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Summary: The bill prohibits the distribution of computer-generated obscene material depicting children and establishes penalties for "doxing" and "aggravated doxing," aiming to enhance child protection and privacy.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Feb. 29, 2024
Status: Engrossed
Primary sponsor: Brad Thomas (6 total sponsors)
Last action: Senate Read Second Time (March 20, 2024)

Category:
Societal Impact
Data Governance (see reasoning)

This bill explicitly addresses the use of artificial intelligence systems in the creation and distribution of computer-generated obscene material depicting children, which is a significant social issue. The legislation seeks to prohibit specific uses of AI that may pose risks or contribute to societal harm, reflecting concerns about AI's impact on public health and morals. Therefore, it is highly relevant to the Social Impact category. There is also an implication regarding how data is used and the necessity for rules concerning the generation of harmful content. However, the main focus remains on preventing abuse, making it less directly tied to Data Governance. The System Integrity category is only somewhat relevant as there are definitions for AI, but the text doesn't focus on the security or reliability of AI systems. Similarly, while there may be benchmarks or standards indirectly implied, they are not explicitly addressed, making Robustness less relevant.


Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services
Judicial system (see reasoning)

The legislation specifically addresses the use of AI within the context of obscene material involving children, aligning it predominantly with concerns related to the Judicial System due to its implications for legal penalties and definitions of offenses. The context may also relate to government oversight regarding AI use, thus affecting Government Agencies and Public Services, but the main emphasis lies on tackling crime through legal frameworks. There is minimal relevance to other sectors like Healthcare, Politics and Elections, or Private Enterprises, as the primary focus is on criminal offenses rather than broader societal implications. While the text illustrates some measures related to data integrity regarding obscene materials, it does not fit sufficiently within Data Governance as a significant theme.


Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (2) show keywords in context

Summary: The bill outlines various congressional committee meetings scheduled for January 24, 2024, addressing issues such as climate impact on ocean industries, judicial nominations, and AI in investigations.
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: Jan. 23, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress

Category:
Societal Impact
System Integrity (see reasoning)

In evaluating the relevance of the AI-related portions of the text to the categories, the following observations can be made: - **Social Impact** (Score: 5): The reference to hearings examining the use of AI in criminal investigations and prosecutions suggests a significant exploration of how AI can impact individuals in the justice system, including issues of fairness, bias, and accountability. Additionally, the examination of AI's use at key institutions like the Library of Congress indicates a societal impact. - **Data Governance** (Score: 2): While AI is mentioned, there is little focus on the secure and accurate management of data specifically related to AI systems in this text. The data governance issues related to how AI processes data may not be explicitly covered here. - **System Integrity** (Score: 3): The discussions on AI in criminal justice and its use in government institutions imply considerations of oversight and transparency, which are relevant to system integrity. However, details on security measures are not provided, so this falls to a moderate relevance. - **Robustness** (Score: 1): There is no mention or implication of performance benchmarks or auditing processes for AI systems in the provided text. Therefore, it has minimal relevance to robustness.


Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services
Judicial system (see reasoning)

Considering the sectors relevant to the text, the following evaluations are made: - **Politics and Elections** (Score: 1): The text does not address AI in relation to political campaigns or elections. - **Government Agencies and Public Services** (Score: 5): The examination of AI in the Library of Congress and its use in criminal investigations strongly ties to governmental applications, enhancing public service delivery and potentially informing policy. - **Judicial System** (Score: 5): The hearings examining the role of AI in criminal investigations directly pertain to the judicial system and its processes, making this highly relevant. - **Healthcare** (Score: 1): There is no mention of AI in the healthcare context. - **Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment** (Score: 1): The text does not touch on private sector use of AI or its impacts on employment. - **Academic and Research Institutions** (Score: 1): While there is a relevant context, the text does not indicate specific academic or research institutional environments for AI. - **International Cooperation and Standards** (Score: 1): This text does not address international AI agreements or standards. - **Nonprofits and NGOs** (Score: 1): There are no references to AI use by nonprofits or NGOs in this text. - **Hybrid, Emerging, and Unclassified** (Score: 1): The text is more focused on legislative processes without considerations for hybrid or emerging sectors.


Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (1)

Summary: The bill outlines various committee meetings scheduled for January 31, 2024, in Congress, focusing on issues like housing affordability, cybersecurity, and veterans' mental health support.
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: Jan. 30, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress

Category:
Societal Impact (see reasoning)

The text predominantly discusses committee meetings, with the only explicit mention of AI being a scheduled hearing on 'Artificial Intelligence and housing.' This indicates some recognition of AI's relevance in the context of housing, which may have social implications. However, the mention is quite narrow, lacking detail on regulations or impacts. As such, while there is relevance under 'Social Impact' (due to its potential implications for fairness and bias in housing), the text does not provide substantial details on AI's societal consequences or data governance issues. Regarding 'Data Governance,' 'System Integrity,' and 'Robustness,' there are no mentions or implications of data management or system controls, resulting in low relevance scores for these categories.


Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services (see reasoning)

The text touches upon a scheduled hearing that specifically addresses Artificial Intelligence, particularly as it relates to the housing sector. However, apart from this mention, the rest of the committees and topics represented do not indicate a direct connection to AI. The primary relevance to the 'Housing' sector due to this AI mention incurs a moderate connection, while other sectors such as healthcare, government operations, and education are mentioned indirectly through committee meetings but do not focus on AI. Hence, only the 'Government Agencies and Public Services' sector receives a relevance rating, as it relates to public policy discussions that could incorporate AI applications indirectly. All other sectors score low due to lack of direct reference to AI applications.


Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (1)

Summary: The proposed amendment requires providers of generative AI systems to label AI-generated content, ensuring visibility and accessibility, while establishing enforcement mechanisms against deceptive practices related to such disclosures.
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: July 11, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress

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

The text explicitly addresses the labeling, disclosure, and transparency obligations for generative AI content and AI chatbots. This directly relates to the impact of these AI systems on society (Category: Social Impact) by promoting transparency and user awareness, which is essential in addressing misinformation and the effects of AI-generated content on public trust. The document also mandates certain standards and practices for data management associated with AI outputs (Category: Data Governance), particularly concerning the accessibility of disclosures and the integrity of AI-generated content. Furthermore, the text emphasizes requirements for human oversight and the enforcement of regulations by official commissions, which ties into System Integrity. However, the text does not specifically mention performance benchmarks or compliance standards related to the operational robustness of AI systems, which limits its relevance to the Robustness category. Overall, the text primarily focuses on social implications and regulatory controls for AI technologies.


Sector:
Politics and Elections
Government Agencies and Public Services
Judicial system
International Cooperation and Standards
Nonprofits and NGOs (see reasoning)

The text's discussion of AI labeling and disclosures is particularly relevant to various sectors. For Politics and Elections, clear identification of AI-generated content is critical in maintaining electoral integrity, although the text does not specifically address electoral processes. In terms of Government Agencies and Public Services, the requirements for AI transparency are relevant for ensuring public trust in government communications and services. The Judicial System may find the stipulated regulatory enforcement measures pertinent as they relate to legal definitions of transparency and accountability. The legislation does not directly mention specific applications in Healthcare, Private Enterprises, or Academic Institutions, leading to lower relevance scores in those sectors. The document also touches on the roles of nonprofits in handling AI-generated content, indicating its relevance to Nonprofits and NGOs. Overall, the text demonstrates broad but not exhaustive applicability across multiple sectors of society.


Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (15) chatbot (4) show keywords in context

Description: An Act To Create A New Section In Title 97, Chapter 13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create Criminal Penalties For The Wrongful Dissemination Of Digitizations; And For Related Purposes.
Summary: Senate Bill 2577 establishes criminal penalties for the wrongful dissemination of manipulated digital media, such as deepfakes, aimed at influencing elections or harming candidates without consent, effective July 1, 2024.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: April 30, 2024
Status: Passed
Primary sponsor: Jeremy England (sole sponsor)
Last action: Approved by Governor (April 30, 2024)

Category:
Societal Impact
System Integrity (see reasoning)

The text specifically addresses the wrongful dissemination of digitizations, which includes deepfakes and other AI-driven manipulations. This creates societal implications, especially in the context of elections, where misinformation can unduly affect public perception and electoral integrity. The focus on consent and potential harm indicates a clear relationship to social impact, as it involves consumer protection in the face of AI-generated content. Regarding data governance, while there’s emphasis on the integrity of dissemination practices, it does not directly address data management or biases. System integrity is somewhat relevant due to the implications of oversight in AI outputs pertaining to legal consequences, but it is not the central theme. Robustness is not inherently relevant since the focus is more on legal penalties than performance metrics. Therefore, Social Impact is rated highly, while the other categories receive lower scores as they are not the primary focus of the legislation.


Sector:
Politics and Elections
Judicial system (see reasoning)

The legislation is primarily focused on the intersection of AI technology and electoral processes, specifically concerning the manipulation of media that could harm candidates and influence elections. It touches on political integrity and safeguards against disinformation. However, it does not deeply engage the other sectors since it is primarily concerned with legal repercussions surrounding political candidates. Therefore, Politics and Elections receives a high score, while other sectors like Government Agencies and Public Services or Healthcare don’t apply as directly given the text's focus. The Judicial System has some relevance due to legal proceedings regarding violations mentioned, but it is not a primary focus. Therefore, Politcs and Elections ranks highest, while other sectors score lower based on marginal relevance.


Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (1) machine learning (1) show keywords in context

Summary: The bill addresses oversight of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), examining its effectiveness and identifying failures in regulatory processes, including food safety and drug shortages, in light of recent crises.
Collection: Congressional Hearings
Status date: April 11, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: House of Representatives

Category: None (see reasoning)

The text discusses the oversight of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), focusing on the agency's regulatory responsibilities, shortcomings, and examples of its dysfunction. It does not explicitly mention artificial intelligence (AI) or related concepts. As such, there is no relevant discussion about the social impact of AI, data governance issues, system integrity, or measures for robustness within the context of AI. Therefore, AI-related concerns in the provided category descriptions do not apply to this text.


Sector: None (see reasoning)

While the text goes into detail regarding the FDA and its role in public health and safety concerning food and drugs, it does not address any specific applications or implications of AI in the healthcare sector or within the FDA's operations. Thus, without directly mentioning AI or its related fields, there can be no relevant connection to the specified sectors. Hence, all evaluations yield a low score of not relevant.


Keywords (occurrence): algorithm (1) show keywords in context

Description: An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in penalties, providing for the offense of fraudulent misrepresentation of a candidate; and imposing a penalty.
Summary: This Pennsylvania bill addresses fraudulent misrepresentation of candidates through artificially generated impersonations in campaign ads, imposing substantial fines for violations to protect election integrity.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: March 5, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Tarik Khan (37 total sponsors)
Last action: Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT (March 5, 2024)

Category:
Societal Impact (see reasoning)

The text explicitly discusses the implications of Artificial Intelligence, particularly in the context of fraudulent misrepresentation during elections. It addresses concerns related to the dissemination of artificially generated impersonations of candidates, which directly ties into the potential for harm and misinformation that AI technologies can create in the electoral process. This aspect of the legislation fits squarely within the Social Impact category, as it aims to protect the integrity of democratic processes from AI misuse. The definitions provided about AI systems and their functions reinforce this connection, highlighting the potential biases and ethical issues linked to automated systems. In terms of Data Governance, while there are implications for data handling in relation to advertising and misinformation, the legislation does not delve into managing data privacy, accuracy, or biases in data sets. Likewise, aspects of System Integrity and Robustness are not sufficiently addressed since the text focuses on a specific offense rather than broader security or performance benchmarks for AI systems. Consequently, the strongest connection is to Social Impact, with a moderate-to-slight interest in Data Governance. Overall, the legislation is primarily focused on mitigating the negative impact of AI on society, particularly in political contexts.


Sector:
Politics and Elections (see reasoning)

The text primarily pertains to the regulation of AI's role in politics and elections, specifically regarding the potential for fraud and misinformation via artificially generated impersonations. It directly addresses the misuse of AI in political advertising, thereby impacting electoral integrity and public trust in the democratic process. Consequently, the most relevant sector here is Politics and Elections, which encompasses all aspects mentioned in the text. There are tangential connections to Government Agencies and Public Services due to the implications for regulatory frameworks surrounding campaign financing and truthful advertising, but these connections are less pronounced. Other sectors such as Healthcare, Judicial System, Private Enterprises, Labor, Employment, Academic and Research Institutions, International Cooperation and Standards, Nonprofits and NGOs, and Hybrid, Emerging, and Unclassified do not find relevance in this legislation. Overall, the legislation is primarily situated within the domain of regulating political processes through the lens of AI.


Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (2) machine learning (1) show keywords in context

Description: A RESOLUTION commemorating the 70th anniversary of the first flight of the Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules transport aircraft; and for other purposes.
Summary: The bill commemorates the 70th anniversary of the Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules aircraft's first flight, celebrating its global impact, economic contributions, and ongoing production in Georgia.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Jan. 9, 2024
Status: Passed
Primary sponsor: Kay Kirkpatrick (5 total sponsors)
Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (Jan. 9, 2024)

Category: None (see reasoning)

The text primarily commemorates the C-130 Hercules aircraft and does not specifically address AI legislation or its impacts, despite mentioning AI in the context of advanced manufacturing and engineering. There is no explicit legislation or discussion on the social impact of AI or data governance concerns. The text lacks details on system integrity or robustness of AI systems. Overall, while AI is mentioned as a sector within manufacturing roles, the focus is more on the aircraft and its significance rather than its AI applications or implications.


Sector: None (see reasoning)

The focus of the resolution is on the C-130 Hercules aircraft and its production rather than on the specific use of AI in relevant sectors. Even though it mentions AI in the context of Lockheed Martin's workforce efforts, it does not delve into AI implications within any particular sector such as healthcare, government, or others. Therefore, there is minimal direct relevance to the defined sectors.


Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (1) show keywords in context

Description: Health insurance; Artificial Intelligence Utilization Review Act; definitions; notice; human review; civil liability; penalties; penalty caps; effective date.
Summary: The Artificial Intelligence Utilization Review Act mandates transparency in health insurance utilization reviews using AI, ensuring human oversight and imposing penalties for non-compliance, effective November 1, 2024.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Feb. 5, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Daniel Pae (2 total sponsors)
Last action: Authored by Senator Rader (principal Senate author) (Feb. 21, 2024)

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

This legislation, the Artificial Intelligence Utilization Review Act, focuses on the integration and oversight of AI in healthcare diagnoses and decision-making processes related to health insurance. It mandates transparency regarding the use of AI-based algorithms in utilization reviews, emphasizes human oversight in cases of denial, and incorporates civil liability and penalties for violations. Thus, the Social Impact category is relevant due to its focus on consumer protection and reducing potential misuse of AI in healthcare, giving very relevant scores. The Data Governance category is significantly relevant because it addresses the management and bias mitigation in AI datasets used for decision making. The System Integrity category also applies due to the required human review element to ensure oversight in AI applications. The Robustness category, while somewhat relevant in ensuring appropriate benchmarks or auditing AI for compliance, is less prominent in this context. Hence, robust scores are found in Social Impact, Data Governance, and System Integrity, while Robustness is scored lower.


Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services
Healthcare (see reasoning)

This bill primarily impacts the Healthcare sector, as it addresses the application of AI in health insurance and healthcare delivery processes. It stipulates requirements for insurers regarding the use of AI in reviewing healthcare services, necessitating human involvement, which ties directly to enhancing healthcare service delivery. The Health sector is thus rated extremely relevant. The legislation touches on government operations concerning oversight and regulation, giving a moderately relevant score to the Government Agencies and Public Services sector. Other sectors like Politics and Elections, Judicial System, Private Enterprises, Labor and Employment, Academic and Research Institutions, International Cooperation and Standards, Nonprofits and NGOs, and Hybrid, Emerging, and Unclassified are less relevant, as they do not directly engage with the text's primary focus.


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Summary: The bill outlines the Congressional agenda for the week of April 9-12, 2024, detailing nominations, budget hearings, and committee meetings focused on various governmental issues, including defense, health care, and financial oversight.
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: April 8, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress

Category: None (see reasoning)

The text consists largely of an agenda and schedule for the congressional sessions during a specific week. It includes various committee meetings and hearings but lacks explicit references to AI technologies or legislation. The mention of a hearing titled 'Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property: Part III--IP Protection for AI-Assisted Inventions and Creative Works' suggests that there is some relevance to AI in discussions pertinent to intellectual property laws and protections surrounding AI developments. However, since the information provided is primarily procedural rather than legislative in nature, the overall relevance of each category is minimal. Because of this lack of substantive content referring to AI or directly applicable issues, the relevance of the provided categories will be rated low overall.


Sector:
Judicial system
Academic and Research Institutions (see reasoning)

The sectors mainly pertain to legislation involving AI across various fields. The primary mention of 'Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property' could link it to the sectors of Private Enterprises (due to its reference to business practices) and potentially Academic and Research Institutions (regarding the sharing and protection of research rights in AI). However, due to the overarching procedural nature of the text and a lack of in-depth discussion regarding specific applications of AI, most sectors will receive low relevance scores. Only sectors that address specific meetings like the Judiciary's focus on AI-related IP will be marginally considered.


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Description: Creates the Unmanned Aerial Systems Security Act. Provides that a government agency may use a drone only if the manufacturer of the drone meets the minimum security requirements specified in the Act. Prohibits a government agency from purchasing, acquiring, or otherwise using a drone or any related services or equipment produced by (i) a manufacturer domiciled in a country of concern or (ii) a manufacturer the government agency reasonably believes to be owned or controlled, in whole or in par...
Summary: The Unmanned Aerial Systems Security Act establishes stringent regulations for government drone procurement and operation, particularly to ensure security against foreign threats, especially from countries of concern, and to protect sensitive locations in Illinois.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Feb. 9, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Jason Plummer (sole sponsor)
Last action: Referred to Assignments (Feb. 9, 2024)

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

The legislation primarily concerns the regulation of unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) and specifies minimum security requirements for drone manufacturers. It does not explicitly discuss the broader social impacts of AI systems, data governance beyond the context of cybersecurity, or new performance benchmarks for AI systems. The focus is significantly on security measures related to drone usage, and while drones can be considered autonomous systems, there isn’t a direct link to broader AI concepts. Thus, the legislation lacks direct relevance to the categories aside from some mention of data security within the specific context of drone operation and procurement restrictions originating from nations of concern. However, the enforcement mechanisms and implications for sensitive data do suggest some relevance to social impact and system integrity.


Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services
International Cooperation and Standards (see reasoning)

This text primarily addresses the regulatory framework for unmanned aerial systems, particularly regarding their use by government agencies. It outlines the security requirements for these drones and related software, which falls squarely within the operational jurisdiction of government agencies. While there might be implications for other sectors due to drone usage, the direct mention of government agency operations makes this legislation most relevant to the Government Agencies and Public Services sector. It doesn't address judicial applications, healthcare considerations, or any specific impacts on political or nonprofit sectors, thus limiting its scoring across other sectors.


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