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Description: As introduced, requires each department of the executive branch to develop a plan to prevent the malicious and unlawful use of artificial intelligence for the purpose of interfering with the operation of the department, its agencies and divisions, and persons and entities regulated by the respective department; requires each department to report its plan, findings, and recommendations to each member of the general assembly no later than January 1, 2025. - Amends TCA Title 2; Title 4; Title 8;...
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Jan. 30, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Raumesh Akbari (sole sponsor)
Last action: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee (March 19, 2024)

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

The text explicitly addresses the utilization and regulation of artificial intelligence within state departments to prevent malicious and unlawful use. This indicates a strong relevance to the Social Impact category, as it seeks to mitigate risks to individuals and entities that could arise from AI applications. The text does not delve into data management or system integrity concerns but does imply a need for robustness in AI planning and implementation, suggesting that there are overarching performance concerns that may fit into the Robustness category, albeit not directly stated.


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

The legislation pertains predominantly to state executive agencies and their operation with AI, thus indicating considerable relevance to the Government Agencies and Public Services sector. It doesn't make any specific provisions for political use, judicial application, or private sector implications. This limits its relevance to other sectors while maintaining a moderate importance to the Academic and Research Institutions sector given that findings and recommendations could influence research and educational policies around AI. The remaining sectors receive a lower relevance score as they do not appear directly connected to the content of this Act.


Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (3) machine learning (1) neural network (1) show keywords in context

Description: An Act to repeal 165.88 (3m) (d); to amend 165.88 (4); and to create 165.88 (3p) of the statutes; Relating to: grants to schools to acquire proactive firearm detection software and making an appropriation. (FE)
Collection: Legislation
Status date: April 15, 2024
Status: Other
Primary sponsor: Calvin Callahan (26 total sponsors)
Last action: Failed to concur in pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1 (April 15, 2024)

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

The text primarily focuses on legislation for grants to schools for the acquisition of proactive firearm detection software that employs artificial intelligence (AI). This directly relates to the Social Impact category, as AI's role in enhancing school safety can influence how technology affects societal interactions and perceptions. Furthermore, the requirement for grants to ensure the software is developed in the United States and the guidelines for its operation contribute to considerations of data governance, specifically regarding the management of data derived from potentially sensitive environments like schools. The System Integrity category may also be relevant due to the mentioned requirements for the software's integration and safety protocols, but it is not the primary focus. The category of Robustness seems less relevant since the text does not establish benchmarks or performance standards for the AI system discussed.


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

The legislation has implications for both Government Agencies and Public Services due to the involvement of the Department of Justice in awarding grants and oversight, potentially impacting public safety. It also touches on the Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment sector, as software companies may be involved in developing the required proactive firearm detection software. However, the primary focus is on schools and law enforcement, which are directly involved in the delivery of public services. The role of AI in this context does not align closely with sectors such as Healthcare, Academic and Research Institutions, or Nonprofits and NGOs, making them less relevant. The Politics and Elections sector does not apply as there are no elements of political campaigns or electoral processes mentioned in the text.


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

Description: A bill to establish a course of education and pilot program on authentication of digital content provenance for certain Department of Defense media content, and for other purposes.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Dec. 13, 2023
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Gary Peters (sole sponsor)
Last action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (Dec. 13, 2023)

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

The text emphasizes the need for authentication of digital content, particularly in the context of defense media, and explicitly mentions the role of artificial intelligence and machine learning in creating digital forgeries. This highlights the social implications of AI in terms of misinformation and the importance of developing responses to those impacts, escalating the relevance to the Social Impact category. Similarly, concerns around data provenance resonate with Data Governance due to the emphasis on standards for verifiability and accuracy in digital content. System Integrity is relevant due to the need for secure methods of content authentication, while Robustness relates to the standards for evaluating the systems designed for content authentication. Each category is closely connected to the themes present in the text, warranting scores accordingly.


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

The text primarily relates to the Government Agencies and Public Services sector, specifically highlighting the education and standards necessary for the Department of Defense regarding digital content management. The mention of AI's role in content forgery indicates a significant concern within the political and legislative landscape over the implications of AI technologies. Although it touches upon broader themes applicable to other sectors like Academic and Research Institutions (through the mention of education) and potentially Nonprofits and NGOs (regarding public awareness and misinformation), the main focus remains firmly within government operations. Thus, the scores reflect this primary relevance.


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

Description: Relative to strengthening Massachusetts’ economic leadership
Collection: Legislation
Status date: June 27, 2024
Status: Engrossed
Last action: Committee of conference appointed (Finegold-Rodrigues-Durant), in concurrence (July 18, 2024)

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

The text explicitly mentions the adoption and application of artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to public policy problems, as well as leveraging emerging AI technologies to advance Massachusetts' leadership in various technological sectors such as healthcare, financial services, and advanced manufacturing. This indicates strong relevance to social impact through economic opportunity and innovation, data governance needs related to data security and biases inherent in AI, and system integrity due to the need for security measures in AI processes. Additionally, the emphasis on AI in economic development highlights its importance in robustness and performance metrics. Therefore, the text strongly aligns with Social Impact due to its focus on job creation and economic revitalization through AI, and also relates to Data Governance, System Integrity, and Robustness through the establishment of programs and funding that incorporates AI innovations for community and statewide benefits.


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

The text involves several sectors, particularly about Government Agencies and Public Services, as it discusses grants and funding allocated by state authorities to support economic development initiatives, which include technological advancements through AI. The relevance to Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment is evident due to provisions focused on job creation and industry innovation. Also, there are elements that connect to Academic and Research Institutions, as partnerships with educational entities and tech firms for innovation and workforce development are mentioned. However, despite some references to sectors like Healthcare and International Cooperation, they are less direct, focusing more on economic growth across various domains rather than specific sector initiatives. Overall, there is strong alignment with Government Agencies and Public Services, Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment, and Academic and Research Institutions.


Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (5) show keywords in context

Description: Hospitals; emergency departments; licensed physicians. Requires any hospital with an emergency department to have at least one licensed physician on duty and physically present at all times. Current law requires such hospitals to have a licensed physician on call, though not necessarily physically present on the premises, at all times. The bill has a delayed effective date of July 1, 2025 and is identical to
Collection: Legislation
Status date: April 4, 2024
Status: Passed
Primary sponsor: Stella Pekarsky (sole sponsor)
Last action: Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0505) (April 4, 2024)

Category: None (see reasoning)

This text focuses primarily on establishing regulations for hospitals and emergency departments, with a significant emphasis on ensuring the physical presence of licensed physicians. It does not explicitly mention issues related to AI, data management, system security, or performance benchmarks associated with AI systems. As such, the categories of Social Impact, Data Governance, System Integrity, and Robustness do not have a relevant connection to the text. Therefore, the scores reflect the lack of relevance to AI-related issues in these categories.


Sector:
Healthcare (see reasoning)

The text primarily pertains to the Healthcare sector as it discusses regulations concerning hospitals and emergency services, specifically detailing the requirements for licensed physicians on duty. Despite the absence of explicit AI references, these regulations can indirectly touch upon the use of AI in healthcare, which could be relevant upon further contextualization. However, AI’s role is not specified in this legislation, leading to a lower relevancy score. Hence, while the text does discuss healthcare regulations, it doesn't directly engage with the nuances of AI applications within that sector. Subsequently, the other sectors such as Politics, Government, and academia have no connections with this text; thus, they receive the lowest scores.


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

Description: A bill to improve menopause care and mid-life women's health, and for other purposes.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: May 2, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Patty Murray (17 total sponsors)
Last action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (May 2, 2024)

Category: None (see reasoning)

The text does not explicitly address any aspects of AI systems, their societal impacts, or relevant governance issues concerning AI technology. Although there is a vague reference to diagnostic tools that utilize artificial intelligence, this is not sufficient to engage with the broader implications of AI as highlighted in the defined categories. The core focus of the legislation appears to be menopause care and mid-life women's health rather than AI-related concerns, resulting in low relevance across the categories.


Sector: None (see reasoning)

The text does not specifically address the deployment of AI technologies in the sectors listed, aside from a generic mention of AI in the context of diagnostic tools. It primarily concentrates on health policies, research funding, and women's health issues rather than the application of AI or its governance within these sectors. Therefore, the relevance is minimal and scores considerably low.


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

Description: A bill to improve Federal activities relating to wildfires, and for other purposes.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: May 31, 2023
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Catherine Cortez Masto (sole sponsor)
Last action: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. (Oct. 25, 2023)

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

The text outlines measures for improving federal activities related to wildfires, including the integration of artificial intelligence technologies in wildfire detection equipment and suppression. This definitely ties into the operations and implications that AI could have in the context of disaster management and environmental safety. However, it does not delve deeply into the broader social impact of AI beyond its application in this specific area, hence the scores reflect a moderate to high relevance depending on the category. The discussion on data collection and governance is minimal, focusing instead on operational aspects.


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

The bill's implications for AI can be seen in various sectors, such as government services where AI plays a role in optimizing wildfire management. It doesn’t specifically target sectors like healthcare, education, or politics directly. However, it does address areas pertinent to public services and safety, which justifies a higher score for government agencies. Its overall focus on fire management provides some relevance to the sectors concerning public safety and environmental resilience.


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

Description: A bill to require the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response to conduct risk assessments and implement strategic initiatives or activities to address threats to public health and national security due to technical advancements in artificial intelligence or other emerging technology fields.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: July 19, 2023
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Edward Markey (2 total sponsors)
Last action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (July 19, 2023)

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

The text explicitly addresses the implications of artificial intelligence on public health, biosecurity, and national security, making it particularly relevant to the Social Impact category. There are mentions of assessing risks associated with advancements in AI technologies, which relates to the societal consequences these technologies may present, especially regarding biological threats. Additionally, the Data Governance category is moderately relevant due to the necessity of securely managing data related to assessments and potential risks. System Integrity is relevant as it implies the need for secure and transparent processes in conducting these assessments, but not as explicitly. Robustness is less relevant in this context, as there is no direct mention of benchmarks or performance standards for AI in the text, leading to a lower score in that area.


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

The relevance of the text pertains mostly to public health and safety, making Government Agencies and Public Services highly relevant as the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response is a state-level agency focusing on biosecurity. The context does not directly mention the Judicial System or Healthcare beyond the implications for public health and biosecurity, so those scores are lower. While the bill mentions monitoring global risks affecting national stability, it only lightly touches on the political implications of AI, justifying a lower score for Politics and Elections. The remaining sectors, such as International Cooperation and Standards, Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment, and Nonprofits and NGOs, are not relevant based on the text content.


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

Description: To amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to include additional priorities as research and extension initiatives, and for other purposes.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: June 15, 2023
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Scott Franklin (9 total sponsors)
Last action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology. (Aug. 21, 2023)

Category:
Societal Impact (see reasoning)

The text mainly focuses on amendments to the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to include agricultural applications of Artificial Intelligence as a prioritized area for research and extension initiatives. Given the explicit mention of Artificial Intelligence in terms of its application in agriculture, it aligns closely with issues of societal impacts—like enhancing specialty crop production and potentially affecting agricultural labor and practices. It does not, however, delve deeply into data governance, system integrity, or robustness measures as they relate to these AI applications, thus having lower relevance for those categories. It primarily falls under Social Impact due to its implications for agricultural practice and efficiency.


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

The legislation explicitly highlights the application of artificial intelligence in agricultural settings, making it significantly relevant to the Agriculture sector. While agriculture is not explicitly listed as a sector in the predefined sectors, the implications of this bill relate directly to agricultural practices and innovations. There is no specific mention of AI application in sectors such as Politics and Elections or Healthcare, indicating limited relevance there. Therefore, the Agriculture sector's relevance is implied by the content of the text but cannot be clearly categorized under the explicitly defined sectors. Based on the focus on technology in agriculture, the relevance can be regarded as moderate.


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

Description: A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds to launch a nuclear weapon using an autonomous weapons system that is not subject to meaningful human control, and for other purposes.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: May 1, 2023
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Edward Markey (4 total sponsors)
Last action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (May 1, 2023)

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

The text explicitly discusses the implications of using autonomous weapons systems, particularly regarding nuclear weapons and the necessity for meaningful human control in their operation. It directly addresses the risks associated with Artificial Intelligence (AI) in military applications, highlighting concerns around accountability, safety, and international humanitarian law. Therefore, its relevance to Social Impact is extremely high as it concerns the consequences of AI on societal safety and military ethics. Similarly, because the bill emphasizes human oversight and sets forth restrictions on AI operations in warfare, it significantly relates to System Integrity. However, it is less focused on data governance and robustness, which are not central to the arguments or provisions mentioned in the text. Hence, Data Governance does not receive as high a score.


Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services (see reasoning)

The text primarily revolves around the deployment and regulation of AI in a highly critical context: nuclear weapons and military strategy. It does not delve into specific applications of AI in broader sectors like politics, healthcare, or employment. However, its implications for military policy and the autonomy of armed forces makes it relevant to broader governmental concerns regarding AI in public services and defense. Therefore, Government Agencies and Public Services is the only category that scores higher. Other sectors such as Politics and Elections, Judicial System, Healthcare, Private Enterprises, Labor and Employment, Academic and Research Institutions, International Cooperation and Standards, Nonprofits and NGOs, and Hybrid, Emerging, and Unclassified show no significant engagement with AI in the context provided by this bill.


Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (3) show keywords in context

Description: Creates the Protect Health Data Privacy Act. Provides that a regulated entity shall disclose and maintain a health data privacy policy that clearly and conspicuously discloses specified information. Sets forth provisions concerning health data privacy policies. Provides that a regulated entity shall not collect, share, or store health data, except in specified circumstances. Provides that it is unlawful for any person to sell or offer to sell health data concerning a consumer without first ob...
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Feb. 2, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Celina Villanueva (sole sponsor)
Last action: Referred to Assignments (Feb. 2, 2024)

Category:
Societal Impact
Data Governance (see reasoning)

The text discusses health data privacy and the explicit requirement for consumer consent regarding the collection and processing of health data, which touches on various AI-related considerations. For example, it mentions algorithms and machine learning in relation to processing health data, highlighting concerns about fairness and transparency that align with social impact. However, it primarily focuses on privacy and data rights, which emphasizes data governance. Therefore, while there are connections to social aspects regarding consumer rights and potential biases in AI-driven data processing, the primary focus remains on the correct use and governance of health data.


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

The text is highly relevant to the Healthcare sector as it directly addresses health data rights, privacy policies, and the mandated consent process specifically within healthcare contexts. It outlines the responsibilities of regulated entities handling health data, thereby connecting directly with legislative measures aimed at protecting healthcare data. Although there are implications for other sectors related to the treatment of personal data, the primary focus is undoubtedly healthcare.


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

Description: To coordinate Federal research and development efforts focused on modernizing mathematics in STEM education through mathematical and statistical modeling, including data-driven and computational thinking, problem, project, and performance-based learning and assessment, interdisciplinary exploration, and career connections, and for other purposes.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Sept. 24, 2024
Status: Engrossed
Primary sponsor: Chrissy Houlahan (4 total sponsors)
Last action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sept. 24, 2024)

Category:
Societal Impact
Data Robustness (see reasoning)

The text outlines a legislative effort to modernize mathematical education in STEM, acknowledging the relevance of mathematical and statistical concepts to fields such as artificial intelligence and machine learning. These concepts are essential for the development, understanding, and application of algorithms and models, which can impact numerous societal aspects. However, the primary focus is on education and skill development rather than directly addressing consequences, regulation, or ethical implications of AI in society. Therefore, while AI is mentioned and indirectly connected, the relevance to broad social impact issues might not be as strong. Similarly, issues of data governance, system integrity, and robustness are not the main focus here as it is primarily about educational frameworks and partnerships. Hence, scores assigned reflect the nature of AI's mention in the context of education rather than direct regulatory impact.


Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services
Healthcare
Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment
Academic and Research Institutions
Nonprofits and NGOs (see reasoning)

The legislation is primarily focused on improving mathematical and statistical modeling education, which is critical for various sectors that rely on data-driven decision making, including healthcare, private enterprises, and government operations. However, it does not specifically target the use of AI in these sectors. Instead, it supports foundational education that could enrich the workforce across sectors. While AI's integration into STEM education reflects potential future applications in these sectors, and the mention of AI could suggest a relevance to all sectors, the bill lacks a direct focus on regulatory implications or sector-specific applications of AI. As such, the scoring reflects potential but not explicit sector-focused intent.


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

Description: A bill to impose a tax on certain trading transactions to invest in our families and communities, improve our infrastructure and our environment, strengthen our financial security, expand opportunity and reduce market volatility.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: June 14, 2023
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Bernard Sanders (2 total sponsors)
Last action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (June 14, 2023)

Category: None (see reasoning)

The text primarily discusses the imposition of a tax on trading transactions related to securities and derivative instruments without explicit mention of AI technologies or concepts. While terms like 'algorithm' are found in the context of derivatives, they do not relate directly to AI, machine learning, or other highlighted technologies. Therefore, the categories of Social Impact, Data Governance, System Integrity, and Robustness do not apply to the core purpose of this legislation.


Sector: None (see reasoning)

The text does not address sectors, such as Politics and Elections, Government Agencies and Public Services, or any other sectors mentioned. Its focus is strictly on financial transactions and taxation, with no applicable context or frameworks within the specified sectors. Thus, each sector category is scored as not relevant.


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

Description: Revising conditions under which a person commits the offense of driving under the influence or boating under the influence, respectively; providing that the disposition of an administrative proceeding relating to a specified fine does not affect certain criminal action; adding specified grounds for issuance of a search warrant; revising probation guidelines for felonies in which certain substances are contributing factors, etc.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: March 8, 2024
Status: Other
Primary sponsor: Lori Berman (2 total sponsors)
Last action: Died in Criminal Justice (March 8, 2024)

Category: None (see reasoning)

The text primarily addresses legal definitions and offenses related to driving and boating under the influence of alcohol and other impairing substances. It does not contain any explicit references or implications concerning AI technologies, their impact, or their governance. Hence, the legislation does not fall into any of the specified categories of Social Impact, Data Governance, System Integrity, or Robustness, scoring low in relevance to each. Instead, the focus remains entirely on human behavior concerning substance use and legal proceedings surrounding that behavior.


Sector: None (see reasoning)

Similarly, the text is concerned with legal terminology, penalties, and procedures related to DUI and BUI offenses. It does not engage with AI's role, regulation, or implications within any of the specified sectors (Politics and Elections, Government Agencies and Public Services, Judicial System, Healthcare, Private Enterprises, Labor and Employment, Academic and Research Institutions, International Cooperation and Standards, Nonprofits and NGOs, Hybrid, Emerging, and Unclassified). There are no mentions or relevance to how AI may influence these sectors, leading to a score of 1 across all sector categories.


Keywords (occurrence): automated (2) autonomous vehicle (7) show keywords in context

Description: Creates Health Care Innovation Council within DOH for specified purpose; requires council to submit annual reports to Governor & Legislature; requires department to administer revolving loan program for applicants seeking to implement certain health care innovations in this state; authorizes department to contract with third party to administer program, including loan servicing, & manage revolving loan fund.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Jan. 8, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee (4 total sponsors)
Last action: Laid on Table, refer to SB 7018 (Feb. 21, 2024)

Category:
Societal Impact
Data Governance (see reasoning)

The bill creates the Health Care Innovation Council aimed at improving health care through innovative technologies, including possibly AI. Although the text does not explicitly mention AI, it references the integration of technologies and seeks to harness innovations. These innovations could include AI applications, thus the Social Impact category is relevant as it may pertain to the implications of AI in health care delivery, addressing efficiency, cost reduction, and quality of care. Data Governance is also relevant since the text emphasizes the need for standards and best practices around health data which are crucial for any AI implementations in healthcare. System Integrity might be less relevant since the focus is more on innovation than on security or transparency issues specific to AI. Robustness is not directly applicable as the legislation does not discuss performance benchmarks for AI systems or regulatory compliance. Overall, the Social Impact and Data Governance categories are most relevant to AI-related portions of the text.


Sector:
Healthcare (see reasoning)

The text relates to the Healthcare sector by establishing a council aimed at advancing health care innovations, including potentially those driven by AI. It addresses health care delivery models, better patient outcomes, and uses technology to improve services, which all indicate a focus on the Healthcare sector. While it critiques efficiencies in the healthcare workforce and service delivery, it stops short of evaluating other sectors such as politics or public services, making its relevance mainly contained to Healthcare.


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

Description: Imposes liability for misleading, incorrect, contradictory or harmful information to a user by a chatbot that results in financial loss or other demonstrable harm.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: May 14, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Kristen Gonzalez (sole sponsor)
Last action: REFERRED TO INTERNET AND TECHNOLOGY (May 14, 2024)

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

This text clearly addresses the role of chatbots, which are identified as forms of artificial intelligence (AI) systems. The focus on liability for misinformation provided by chatbots falls under the category of Social Impact as it speaks to the ramifications of AI on users and the accountability of AI systems for potential harm. The need for transparency and consumer protection further emphasizes the societal consequences of AI interactions. Data Governance is relevant as the chatbot's responsibility includes providing accurate information and addressing inaccuracies, which aligns with the management of data accuracy. System Integrity is also moderately relevant since the legislation imposes obligations on chatbot operators to ensure their systems provide accurate information and maintain user trust. Robustness may be less relevant, but the emphasis on compliance with policies and user safeguards suggests a concern with standards for AI performance.


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

The text pertains mainly to the use of chatbots within the Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment sector, as it specifically addresses the liability of businesses and organizations that utilize chatbots to interact with customers. The regulation relates directly to how these businesses manage interactions with users and the accuracy of the information provided. While there is a role for Government Agencies and Public Services, which could be seen as relevant due to the potential for government entities as proprietors, the main thrust of the text is more aligned with private enterprises due to the imposition of liability on chatbot operators. No direct relevance to sectors like Politics and Elections, Judicial System, Healthcare, Academic and Research Institutions, International Cooperation and Standards, Nonprofits and NGOs, or Hybrid, Emerging, and Unclassified is established in the text.


Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (1) chatbot (12) show keywords in context

Description: A bill to prohibit certain uses of automated decision systems by employers, and for other purposes.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: July 20, 2023
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Robert Casey (5 total sponsors)
Last action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (July 20, 2023)

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

The No Robot Bosses Act encompasses specific provisions related to automated decision systems used in employment contexts. The act's focus on prohibiting certain uses of AI-driven systems directly relates to social impacts, as it addresses fairness, transparency, and human oversight in employment decisions, thereby reducing potential discrimination and ensuring accountability for AI actions. Therefore, the Social Impact category is highly relevant. The act also touches on the governance of data through mandates for transparency, disclosures, and the testing of automated decision systems, making Data Governance relevant as well. The emphasis on oversight and reporting in the use of AI systems further aligns with the System Integrity category. Although there are aspects of performance measurement embedded in the act, they are not as central to the provisions outlined, making Robustness the least relevant category. Overall, this act strongly relates to the ethical, legal, and practical implications of AI in employment settings, indicating significant relevance to the categories concerned with social impact, data governance, and system integrity.


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

This act primarily deals with the implications of AI in the realm of employment, making it highly relevant to the Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment sector. It outlines prohibitions and requirements specifically targeted at employers who utilize AI in decision-making, highlighting concerns over fairness, transparency, and the rights of employees and candidates. While it may have implications for broader government action regarding employment regulations, its core focus is narrow enough to keep it primarily in the workforce arena, thus making it less relevant to Government Agencies and Public Services and Nonprofits and NGOs. Other sectors like Politics and Elections or International Cooperation and Standards do not have a pertinent connection to this act either. Therefore, the scoring reflects a strong relevance to the employment sector and moderate relevance to other sectors.


Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (1) machine learning (1) automated (42) show keywords in context

Description: Concerning fabricated intimate or sexually explicit images and depictions.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: March 14, 2024
Status: Passed
Primary sponsor: Tina Orwall (16 total sponsors)
Last action: Effective date 6/6/2024. (March 14, 2024)

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

The text specifically addresses the topic of fabricated intimate images, referencing the use of AI in the digitization process. This involves the creation or alteration of images using artificial intelligence and highlights the legal implications of such actions. Thus, it is directly related to issues concerning AI in a significant way, particularly in terms of societal impacts, data governance, system integrity, and robustness in the context of safeguarding minors from harmful content. Nevertheless, the main focus is on legal accountability rather than technical robustness or integrity standards, so some categories score higher than others based on direct relevance.


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

The text predominantly focuses on legal aspects related to fabricated images, which has implications across various sectors. However, the strongest relevance is likely with the chapter addressing the justice system, given the context of legal measures against unauthorized intimate images, particularly those involving minors. Some references to educational and research contexts are noted but are not the primary focus. Therefore, while multiple sectors might touch on themes in the bill, the direct implications and obligations surrounding its content primarily connect to the judicial system.


Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (3) automated (3) show keywords in context

Description: To promote a 21st century artificial intelligence workforce and to authorize the Secretary of Education to carry out a program to increase access to prekindergarten through grade 12 emerging and advanced technology education and upskill workers in the technology of the future.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Sept. 16, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Barbara Lee (2 total sponsors)
Last action: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (Sept. 16, 2024)

Category:
Societal Impact
Data Governance (see reasoning)

The text primarily focuses on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on workforce development and education. This directly contributes to the understanding of the social implications of AI, primarily regarding job displacement and the preparation of future workers. It also addresses the educational steps necessary to align the workforce with advancements in technology, indicating a strong relationship with social impact, as it aims to mitigate negative consequences of AI. Data governance is touched upon through discussions related to the collection and handling of workforce data required for analysis. However, there is limited focus on technology system integrity or robustness benchmarks, marking these categories as less relevant.


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

The sectors mainly addressed in the legislation include education and workforce development, with a clear emphasis on how AI will change job prospects. The act targets the intersection of education and technology, particularly in K-12 settings, aligning closely with both the education sector and workforce development aspects. While such elements indirectly touch upon government agencies, the direct focus remains on education and labor, suggesting limited relevance to other sectors. The legislation does not address specific applications of AI in healthcare, politics, or judicial systems, marking those sectors as less relevant.


Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (18) algorithm (3) show keywords in context

Description: Prohibits collecting of certain costs associated with offshore wind projects from ratepayers.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: May 2, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Paul Kanitra (sole sponsor)
Last action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee (May 2, 2024)

Category: None (see reasoning)

The text primarily focuses on prohibiting the recovery of certain costs related to offshore wind energy projects. It does not explicitly mention AI or technologies related to AI like algorithms, automated systems, or machine learning. Therefore, there are no relevant sections that would pertain to the regulation or impact of AI on society, data governance, system integrity, or performance benchmarks. The legislation is centered around financial obligations rather than technological implications.


Sector: None (see reasoning)

The text does not address any specific sector involving AI. As it deals with financial regulations associated with energy systems (specifically wind energy projects), it does not connect with sectors that utilize or regulate AI, such as government services, healthcare, or industries impacted by AI technologies. Thus, none of the defined sectors are applicable to the content.


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