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Summary: The "Stronger Workforce for America Act" aims to amend and reauthorize the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, enhancing workforce development programs, improving job training, and addressing employment barriers to support economic opportunity.
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: April 9, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress

Category: None (see reasoning)

The text of the bill 'A Stronger Workforce for America Act' focuses primarily on workforce development and education, with no explicit mention of AI or related technologies within the provided text. Therefore, each category can be evaluated for its relevance based on the content. For Social Impact, while integrating emerging technologies into the workforce is indirectly relevant, this text does not appear to address AI impacts specifically. Data Governance impacts are limited as well since there's no mention of data management or accuracy issues. System Integrity and Robustness also do not apply here as there are no references to security, transparency, or performance standards regarding AI. Overall, there is minimal relevance of AI to the categories defined.


Sector: None (see reasoning)

The bill emphasizes workforce training and development but lacks direct references to AI applications across various sectors. In the context of the sectors outlined, it does not specifically address politics and elections, judicial systems, healthcare, or other areas that might involve AI-related implications. Government Agencies and Public Services could be somewhat relevant, but not significantly due to the absence of explicit AI context. The same can be said for Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment, as the focus remains on foundational skills and training rather than employment directly facilitated or transformed by AI technologies. The other sectors, including International Cooperation and Standards, Nonprofits and NGOs, and Hybrid, Emerging, and Unclassified, do not receive scores because the bill does not intersect with their concepts. Therefore, most sectors score low relevance overall.


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

Description: A bill to require transparency with respect to content and content provenance information, to protect artistic content, and for other purposes.
Summary: The Content Origin Protection and Integrity from Edited and Deepfaked Media Act of 2024 mandates transparency in digital content creation, safeguarding artistic integrity against synthetic and manipulated media, fostering standards to combat misinformation.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: July 11, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Maria Cantwell (3 total sponsors)
Last action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (July 11, 2024)

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

The text primarily addresses AI due to its focus on transparency regarding AI-generated content, such as deepfakes and synthetic media. This makes it relevant to the Social Impact category as it discusses the potential repercussions of deepfake technology on artists, journalists, and the public at large, including unfair competition in the digital marketplace. It is also related to Data Governance as it mandates the provision of content provenance information, which ties into secure data management practices in AI systems. Furthermore, the text touches upon aspects like cybersecurity and standards development, which connect to System Integrity and Robustness, respectively. However, the primary emphasis on public trust, transparency, and protecting content creators makes Social Impact the most relevant category.


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

The bill has clear implications for sectors such as Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment, as it deals with how AI may affect competition and integrity within digital marketplaces that involve artists' and journalists' works. It also relates to Government Agencies and Public Services concerning the expected regulatory measures and standards to be developed under the act. The mention of the Under Secretary consulting with various institutions links it to International Cooperation and Standards. However, the bill does not explicitly target healthcare, judicial processes, or electoral concerns, thus lowering relevance in those sectors. That said, the strongest associations are with Private Enterprises, Labor, and Government Agencies.


Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (11) deepfake (1) algorithm (1) show keywords in context

Summary: Several public bills were introduced in Congress, addressing topics like higher education free speech, advanced technology competitiveness, and healthcare improvements, aiming to enhance various sectors and address societal issues.
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: March 15, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress

Category:
Data Governance
System Integrity (see reasoning)

The text contains a reference to the use of artificial intelligence specifically in the context of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). This could pertain to concerns about transparency and accountability in how AI is utilized in tax investigations and examinations. However, the text lacks detailed discussions of societal impacts, data governance specifics, system integrity protocols, or robustness measures beyond the mention of limiting AI use.


Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services (see reasoning)

The text references the Internal Revenue Service in relation to AI applications, hence it has some connection to government agencies, particularly in terms of how AI may influence operational practices. There is a possibility of implications for broader governance issues related to AI in public services, but it does not directly address applications in healthcare, judicial systems, or political sectors. It also lacks discussion on employment or nonprofits, making those sectors largely irrelevant.


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

Description: A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of Education to coordinate and distribute educational materials and resources regarding artificial intelligence and social media platform impact, and for other purposes.
Summary: The SMART in Schools Act mandates the Secretaries of Health and Education to create and distribute educational resources on the impacts of artificial intelligence and social media on youth, emphasizing digital resilience and responsible usage.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: June 20, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Edward Markey (sole sponsor)
Last action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (June 20, 2024)

Category:
Societal Impact (see reasoning)

The bill directly addresses the coordination and distribution of educational materials and resources regarding artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on social media. This connection indicates relevance primarily to the Social Impact category, as it highlights the societal effects of AI, particularly concerning the educational aspect of understanding its influence on social media platforms. The absence of specific provisions regarding data governance, system integrity, or robustness in the provided description leads to lower relevance in these areas.


Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services (see reasoning)

Given the focus on education and coordination between the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of Education, the bill is quite relevant to the Government Agencies and Public Services sector. It also incorporates an element of addressing technology's impact on society, potentially spanning concepts relevant to Public Services due to the educational initiatives discussed. There is limited direct relevance to other sectors, such as Politics and Elections or Healthcare, as these areas are not explicitly mentioned in the description.


Keywords (occurrence): show keywords in context

Summary: The bill addresses concerns about U.S. debt and bond markets, emphasizing the urgency for Congress to manage borrowing effectively to reassure investors and stabilize financial markets.
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: April 30, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress

Category: None (see reasoning)

The text does not relate to AI in any form. It discusses debt, borrowing, and financial markets without any reference to AI systems, algorithms, or data governance. Since artificial intelligence is expected to have implications on social policies, governance, and data management, this particular text doesn't fall under any of those discussions, leading to a score of 1 across all categories.


Sector: None (see reasoning)

The text primarily focuses on financial matters, specifically issues surrounding debt and borrowing in the U.S. government context. There is no mention or implication of AI affecting political processes, government services, judicial functions, healthcare, employment, academic or research interests, international cooperation, NGOs, or any emerging sectors of applicability. Hence, every sector fails to apply


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

Description: An Act To Amend Section 43-13-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Managed Care Organizations Under Any Managed Care Program Implemented By The Division Of Medicaid To Use A Clear Set Of Level Of Care Guidelines In The Determination Of Medical Necessity And In All Utilization Management Practices That Are Consistent With Widely Accepted Professional Standards Of Care; To Prohibit Those Organizations From Using Any Additional Criteria That Would Result In Denial Of Care That Would Be Dete...
Summary: House Bill 425 mandates that Mississippi's managed care organizations use established level of care guidelines when assessing medical necessity, ensuring consistent and appropriate care for Medicaid beneficiaries.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: March 5, 2024
Status: Other
Primary sponsor: John Hines (sole sponsor)
Last action: Died In Committee (March 5, 2024)

Category: None (see reasoning)

The text primarily discusses regulations regarding managed care organizations that are to be used to determine medical necessity within Medicaid. The text does not contain any explicit references to AI technologies or their implementations. As AI-related concepts like automated decision-making, algorithmic determinations, or AI in healthcare are not present, the relevance scores for all categories will be low. The intent is to ensure care guidelines are clear and fair, which may tangentially relate to the uses of AI in health information management, but it does not explicitly address those AI implications.


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

The text is relevant to healthcare as it specifically outlines managed care practices within Medicaid. It doesn't, however, specifically address the use of AI within these practices, nor does it reference AI tools or technologies. While the implications of the care guidelines may influence healthcare outcomes, the focus on AI technologies is absent. The relevance for healthcare is moderate due to the context of care services and guidelines stipulated for Medicaid recipients.


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

Summary: The "Cooper Davis Act" mandates electronic communication and remote computing service providers to report controlled substances violations to the DEA, aiming to combat illicit drug activities.
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: May 7, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress

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

The text of Senate Amendment 2032 contains provisions for reporting and monitoring the usage of electronic communication services related to controlled substances violations. It explicitly mentions the use of algorithms and machine learning, which pertain directly to the implementation of AI technologies in monitoring and detecting illicit activities. Additionally, while the emphasis is on legal accountability regarding controlled substances, there is a significant implication for social impact, such as how these technologies affect privacy rights and consumer protection. This creates connections with all four categories. However, the most explicit references pertain to Data Governance because it addresses the accuracy and management of data within the context of law enforcement, especially concerning reporting mechanisms and data compliance. There are also references to System Integrity in terms of mandates for transparency and security regarding the handling of reported data, leading to accountability in the usage of AI algorithms. Robustness is also relevant due to the implications of AI performance metrics within law enforcement activities. Thus, all categories are relevant but vary in their explicit connection to the text.


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

The text addresses the use of AI specifically in the context of combating controlled substances, indicating a clear application within law enforcement activities. The provisions require electronic communication service providers to report incidents discovered through AI tools, implicating both Government Agencies and Public Services and the Judicial System as integral sectors involved with AI. While healthcare is implicitly addressed as controlled substances are mentioned, it is primarily about legal compliance and enforcement rather than direct applications within healthcare settings. The text does not address industries such as Private Enterprises or NGOs distinctly; hence their relevance is minimal. The emphasis on law enforcement suggests predominantly Government Agencies and a clear connection to the Judicial System.


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

Summary: Multiple bills were introduced in the House, addressing diverse issues such as United Nations funding, immigration enforcement, child care as campaign expenditures, and health care for autism, among others.
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: Feb. 1, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress

Category:
Societal Impact
System Integrity (see reasoning)

The relevant portion of the text that explicitly mentions AI is found in H.R. 7197, which references the need for studies on the environmental impacts of artificial intelligence. This indicates a consideration for the societal implications of AI technology on the environment, making it pertinent to the categories of Social Impact and possibly System Integrity. However, there are no specific mentions of data governance or robustness criteria here. Thus, scores will reflect this focus on societal and systems issues but not on data management or performance benchmarks.


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

In assessing sector relevance, the primary focus in H.R. 7197 pertains to environmental studies involving AI, which can intersect with government agencies due to regulatory oversight. However, there are no explicit references to AI's applications in healthcare, employment, or other sectors mentioned. Therefore, while Government Agencies and Public Services is very relevant due to the involvement of federal oversight, issues related to politics, judicial systems, and NGOs do not directly apply, leading to a lower relevance score for those sectors. Only Government Agencies and Public Services receives a notable score due to its connection to legislative action on AI research.


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

Summary: The bill outlines various executive communications, including reports and rules from federal agencies, which have been submitted to different Senate committees for review and action.
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: Jan. 17, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress

Category:
Data Governance (see reasoning)

The text primarily consists of various communications listed in the Congressional Record, including reports and rules transmitted from different government departments. The only mention related to AI is found in the transmission of the report from the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT, which addresses 'Algorithm Transparency.' This suggests a link to Data Governance since algorithm transparency is crucial for ensuring data management practices in AI applications. However, the overall text does not provide explicit discussion or depth on how AI interacts with societal impacts, system integrity, or robustness. Therefore, relevance is limited to one category.


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

The text primarily includes communications from various governmental departments, with no explicit focus on particular sectors or how AI may affect them directly. While one communication addresses algorithm transparency within healthcare, the connections to other sectors such as politics or employment are indirect or non-existent. Thus, the only notable sector item relevant here is the healthcare-related communication which aligns with the government sector's oversight. Therefore, overall relevance remains quite limited.


Keywords (occurrence): algorithm (1)

Description: Establishing that the State share of eligible costs for certain school construction projects that meet certain criteria is 100%; repealing the provision of law that would have repealed the School Safety Grant Program on June 30, 2026; reducing the appropriation for the Nancy K. Kopp Public School Facilities Priority Fund to $70,000,000 annually beginning in fiscal 2027; altering the uses of the Fund, giving the highest priority to schools with a severe facility issue; establishing the Workgro...
Summary: This bill establishes funding and administrative provisions for public school construction in Maryland, extends the School Safety Grant Program, and outlines criteria for project prioritization, particularly in Prince George's County.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: April 25, 2024
Status: Passed
Primary sponsor: Kevin Harris (sole sponsor)
Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 354 (April 25, 2024)

Category: None (see reasoning)

The text primarily focuses on funding and administration related to public school construction. It explicitly mentions the establishment of a school safety grant program, as well as considerations for school facilities that could include issues potentially addressed by AI systems, such as security enhancements. However, explicit discussions regarding AI implications are limited and mainly centered on the funding for AI weapon detection systems. This indicates that while there are references to AI, the overall content largely pertains to educational policy rather than deeper issues of AI governance or societal impact. Therefore, the relevance of the categories to the text can be assessed as follows: Social Impact: Some mention of school safety and the implications for technology use in schools indicates a slight societal impact from AI deployments, but the overall relevance remains low. Data Governance: The text discusses administrative processes and funding but does not delve into data management or governance issues associated with AI. System Integrity: The context of weapon detection systems suggests some considerations around safety and integrity, but the text does not broadly explore these issues beyond funding. Robustness: There is a mention of AI weapon detection systems, indicating a need for effective performance and standards; however, the discussion is limited to funding, not the establishment of benchmarks or auditing practices. Consequently, the scores reflect a weak yet noticeable connection to AI-related regulations.


Sector: None (see reasoning)

The text intersects with several sectors as it discusses school safety and construction funding. However, the references are largely administrative and do not engage deeply with AI-related implications in various sectors. Politics and Elections: There are no references to political campaign regulations or election processes. Government Agencies and Public Services: The administrative components potentially connect with public service delivery, but the use of AI in these services is not clearly delineated. Judicial System: No mention of the judiciary or legal applications of AI. Healthcare: There are no references to healthcare applications or regulations involving AI. Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment: The text does not engage with the effects of AI on labor or corporate governance. Academic and Research Institutions: Indirectly related to education, yet lacking a substantive focus on AI in research or academic frameworks. International Cooperation and Standards: There is no mention of international cooperation regarding AI standards. Nonprofits and NGOs: No references or implications for these organizations. Hybrid, Emerging, and Unclassified: While the text concerns funding for decisions on AI weapon systems, it primarily fits into administrative processes rather than novel applications of AI. Thus, the relevance to specific sectors remains marginal.


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

Summary: The bill promotes a bipartisan policy roadmap for regulating artificial intelligence (AI), addressing its benefits and risks, and proposes $32 billion in funding to lead in AI innovation while ensuring safe integration into society.
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: May 15, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress

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

The text addresses various aspects of AI regulation, innovation, and its societal impacts, making it relevant for all four categories. Regarding Social Impact, it emphasizes the potential risks of AI such as bias and job displacement, as well as the need for guardrails to mitigate these issues. This suggests very relevant content to the category. For Data Governance, there is a focus on issues such as privacy invasion and the necessary data protections, linking closely to the management of data within AI systems. Hence, this category is also very relevant. In terms of System Integrity, it discusses the need for balanced input and oversight in AI operations, highlighting the importance of regulatory recommendations meant to enhance security and integrity in AI systems. Lastly, Robustness connects well due to the roadmap emphasizing the need for benchmarks and standards for AI, which aligns with developing indicators for AI performance. Thus, this is another very relevant category.


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

The text encompasses various aspects of legislation related to AI, particularly in the context of its governance and societal implications. In Politics and Elections, it specifically notes the concern over AI's impact on elections and the regulatory recommendations being pursued to mitigate this risk, hence, very relevant. For Government Agencies and Public Services, it discusses how different Senate Committees are engaging with AI issues, which ties directly to the use of AI in public services, giving it a score of moderately relevant. The Judicial System is not addressed in detail in terms of AI usage, so relevance is minimal, resulting in a low score. Healthcare is similarly not mentioned. Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment is addressed indirectly through the mention of job displacement due to AI, making this slightly relevant. The Academic and Research Institutions sector is also not explicitly mentioned. International Cooperation and Standards is not touched upon, leading to a score of not relevant. There are no references to Nonprofits and NGOs either. The Hybrid, Emerging, and Unclassified sector can be seen as a fitting category for some discussions that don't align neatly elsewhere, thus scoring moderately relevant.


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

Summary: The bill focuses on various appropriations hearings and legislative proposals, addressing federal budget considerations and policy discussions in areas like education, defense, telehealth, and veterans' affairs.
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: April 10, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress

Category: None (see reasoning)

The text discusses several congressional committee meetings, only mentioning AI in one instance regarding intellectual property. This reference is highly specific and does not touch upon broader themes related to social impact, data governance, system integrity, or robustness. Although the mention of artificial intelligence and intellectual property can be relevant for social and legal frameworks, it lacks substantial content to justify a high relevance score across the categories. Each of the categories would require broader discussions about implications, protections, or governance of AI that are not present in the text itself.


Sector: None (see reasoning)

The text primarily relates to general legislative and budgetary topics without addressing specific sectors of AI application. The single mention of AI in relation to intellectual property does not provide enough context for deeper analysis or relevance to sectors like politics, healthcare, or labor. While elements of government activities are present, they do not tie strongly into specific AI sector discussions. Overall, the lack of AI applications or implications in the sectors defined means the text does not relate significantly to any of them.


Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (1)

Description: Prohibiting Social Media Manipulation Act
Summary: The Prohibiting Social Media Manipulation Act aims to regulate social media platforms in Minnesota by ensuring user control over content, enhancing privacy settings, and allowing for legal actions against violators to protect consumers.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: March 7, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Judy Seeberger (sole sponsor)
Last action: Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection (March 7, 2024)

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

This text addresses the use of social media platforms and the regulation of their algorithmic ranking systems, which includes techniques derived from artificial intelligence (AI). The legislation focuses on the implications of these systems on consumer protection, specifically regarding manipulation and biased presentation of content. It outlines transparency requirements and the need for equitable user engagement that avoids subversion of user preferences, which inherently connects to social fairness and safety. As such, the focus on algorithmic systems, consumer protection from manipulation, and potential psychological harm qualifies it as highly relevant to the Social Impact category. The Data Governance category is also relevant due to the focus on user consent and accurate representation in algorithmic processes. System Integrity is relevant as it addresses the need for transparency and accountability in algorithmic operations. Robustness is less relevant since the text does not focus on benchmarking AI systems or regulatory compliance as core elements. Hence it will receive a lower score in that category.


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

The legislation has explicit relevance to the sector of Politics and Elections due to the overarching concern with misinformation and manipulation of user engagement on social media, which can influence public opinion and electoral processes. It impacts Government Agencies and Public Services through the mandate for transparency and accountability from social media platforms affecting governmental communication channels with citizens. It has indirect implications for the Judicial System regarding civil rights in the handling of personal data and algorithmic accountability. However, it does not specifically target Healthcare, Private Enterprises and Labor, Academic Institutions, or NGOs, which leads to lower relevance scores for those sectors. It does not particularly touch on international cooperation or unclassified sectors either.


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

Summary: The bill defines terms related to the Small Business Administration's regulations, focusing on financial instruments and entities involved in small business investment, clarifying terms for legal and operational consistency.
Collection: Code of Federal Regulations
Status date: Jan. 1, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Office of the Federal Register

Category: None (see reasoning)

The text primarily consists of definitional clauses related to small business investment regulations. It does not contain explicit references to Artificial Intelligence, algorithms, or other related terminologies that would typically align it with the categories defined. There is no discussion that would indicate an impact on society, data governance, system integrity, or robustness concerning AI technologies. Thus, none of the categories are relevant to any significant degree.


Sector: None (see reasoning)

The text contains definitions relevant to small business investment and various financial instruments and does not address the use or regulation of AI within any specific sector such as politics, government, healthcare, etc. There are no indicators of AI application in any mentioned sectors. Hence, all sectors are rated as non-relevant.


Keywords (occurrence): automated (1)

Description: Requiring a covered entity that offers an online product reasonably likely to be accessed by children to complete a certain data protection impact assessment on or before April 1, 2026, under certain circumstances; requiring certain privacy protections for certain online products; prohibiting certain data collection and sharing practices; authorizing certain monitoring practices to allow a child's parent or guardian to monitor the child's online activity or location without providing an obvio...
Summary: The bill mandates online entities targeting children to conduct data protection assessments and implement stricter privacy measures, aiming to safeguard children's online data and well-being.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: May 9, 2024
Status: Passed
Primary sponsor: Benjamin Kramer (3 total sponsors)
Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 460 (May 9, 2024)

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

The text emphasizes the protection of children's personal data in online interactions, especially given their vulnerability to manipulative practices. The focus on requiring privacy protections, data assessments, and monitoring practices directly links to the social impact of AI as it interacts with young users online. New fairness and bias metrics are implied through the need to prevent discrimination based on personal data usage, aligning well with the necessity to protect children from potential AI-induced harms in online products. Therefore, this aspect strongly relates to the Social Impact category and is slightly relevant to Data Governance in terms of data collection practices. System Integrity is relevant due to the need for oversight in how AI systems handle children's data but less critical than Social Impact, and Robustness is minimally addressed and thus less relevant.


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

The text’s primary focus is on the online protection of children, making it relevant to multiple sectors. The explicit references to online products likely accessed by children and the necessity for protective measures directly pertain to Government Agencies and Public Services, as government action is necessary to oversee the implementation of these protections. However, there are no specific mentions of AI's use in the Judicial System or Healthcare sectors. The Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment sector also finds relevance, especially regarding businesses that must adhere to regulations on data usage with children. Although academia is not explicitly mentioned, some aspects overlap with academic initiatives aimed at understanding children's online privacy issues. International Cooperation and Standards is less relevant, as the text doesn’t delve into international regulations or agreements. Nonprofits and NGOs potentially could relate through advocacy efforts, but the text primarily focuses on legislative actions. Overall, the strongest connection remains with Government Agencies and Public Services, with moderate relevance in Private Enterprises and Labor, leading to final scores reflecting this assessment.


Keywords (occurrence): automated (2)

Summary: The bill outlines the congressional schedule for the week of January 23-26, 2024, detailing Senate nominations, committee hearings, and legislative business. Its purpose is to inform about upcoming congressional activities.
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: Jan. 22, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress

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

The text includes references to AI, particularly in the context of its examination in criminal investigations and its use in various governmental operations, such as the Library of Congress and the Government Publishing Office. This strongly indicates relevance to the Social Impact category as it pertains to potential implications of AI in societal contexts, particularly concerning law enforcement and governmental use, which can affect individual rights and fairness. Additionally, the governance aspect surrounding structured AI application in these settings ties into Data Governance and System Integrity as the text hints at scrutiny of AI systems and their operational implications for society. However, there is limited coverage of performance benchmarks that would align with the Robustness category, hence its scoring reflects its absence of explicit engagement. The nature of the hearings suggests an approach to ensure accountability and oversight, which is essential for Systems Integrity, thus justifying its relevance as well.


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

The text refers to committees examining the implications of AI in criminal justice and its applications within government institutions. The mention of AI's use in criminal investigations directly relates to the Judicial System sector, highlighting the regulation of AI technology in legal contexts. The involvement of government agencies in understanding AI further solidifies its connection to Government Agencies and Public Services, particularly as it pertains to their operational infrastructure and the implications of AI on public services. The scope does not engage deeply with sectors like Healthcare or Nonprofits, as the focus remains on law enforcement and governmental operations, thus reflecting a lower score in those areas. The general lack of application in multiple settings limits a broader sectoral impact, thus some sectors receive lower scores.


Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (1)

Summary: The bill addresses several executive communications from the Department of Agriculture and the Environmental Protection Agency, including various final rule transmissions for agricultural programs and environmental regulations to relevant congressional committees.
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: April 19, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress

Category: None (see reasoning)

The text predominantly contains communications regarding various regulations and acts from the Department of Agriculture and the Environmental Protection Agency. There are no explicit mentions of Artificial Intelligence or related terms like 'algorithm,' 'machine learning,' or 'automation.' Because the text does not address AI directly or indirectly in any meaningful way, the relevance to the categories of Social Impact, Data Governance, System Integrity, and Robustness is minimal. Therefore, it will be rated as not relevant across all categories.


Sector: None (see reasoning)

Similar to the category reasoning, the text focuses on Department regulations and rules related to agriculture and environmental agencies, without referencing AI applications or implications within sectors such as politics, government services, healthcare, etc. Consequently, all sectors are rated as not relevant due to the absence of AI-related discussions.


Keywords (occurrence): autonomous vehicle (1)

Description: To provide guidance for and investment in the research and development activities of artificial intelligence at the Department of Energy, and for other purposes.
Summary: The Department of Energy Artificial Intelligence Act of 2024 aims to enhance AI research and development within the Department of Energy, focusing on improving energy security, advancing technology, and developing workforce capabilities.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Sept. 18, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Brandon Williams (2 total sponsors)
Last action: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. (Sept. 25, 2024)

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

The text overwhelmingly focuses on the promotion, guidance, and funding of artificial intelligence (AI) research and development specifically within the context of the Department of Energy. Given the nature of the bill, it has implications for societal impacts, especially when considering AI's use in energy and national security, potentially influencing broader societal norms and public trust. It also addresses risk management, ethical considerations, and the need for transparency in AI practices, qualifying it for the Social Impact category. Additionally, as it discusses the aggregation, curation, and responsible distribution of AI training datasets, along with requirements for data privacy and sharing, it closely relates to Data Governance. Furthermore, because the bill promotes a research program aimed at enhancing the integrity and security of AI systems used within the Department, it's also applicable to System Integrity. Lastly, as it promotes specific standards and practices for AI development and certification, it fits into the Robustness category as well, meriting a high scoring across all four categories.


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

The legislation is closely tied to the Government Agencies and Public Services sector, as it specifically involves the Department of Energy's use of AI in its operations, enhancing public service delivery, energy management, and national security efforts. Given the broad applicability of AI within government functions outlined in the bill, it earns a high relevance score for this sector. While there are aspects regarding education and workforce development that could link to Academic and Research Institutions, the primary focus remains on government agency operations. Therefore, it does not score equally high in the latter category. The comprehensive focus on AI applications by federal bodies, particularly in the energy sector, warrants a score reflecting significant relevance to the Government Agencies and Public Services sector, as well as relevance to other categories less directly connected.


Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (39) automated (1) show keywords in context

Summary: The bill outlines various Senate committee meetings discussing budget estimates for fiscal year 2025 for defense, state, and various other issues like roadway safety and healthcare.
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: May 21, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress

Category: None (see reasoning)

The text outlines multiple committee hearings by the Senate, which cover a range of topics including defense, safety, public health, and financial oversight. However, there is no explicit mention of artificial intelligence or related terms (like algorithm, machine learning, etc.) within any context of these committee meetings. The discussions do not reflect on the social implications, governance of data, integrity of AI systems, or performance benchmarks related to AI. As such, the category scores are all low across the board, denoting non-relevance.


Sector: None (see reasoning)

The text primarily details various Senate committee meetings without specific reference to AI in any sector. While subjects of governance, public services, and health are mentioned, there is no direct connection to AI applications or impacts in these areas. As a result, every sector score is also low, reflecting a lack of relevance.


Keywords (occurrence): autonomous vehicle (1)

Description: Establishing a task force on the use of deepfake and digital content forgery
Summary: The bill establishes a Massachusetts State Deepfake and Digital Provenance Task Force to assess the impact of deepfakes and digital content forgery, develop prevention strategies, and recommend legislative actions.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Feb. 22, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity (2 total sponsors)
Last action: Discharged to the committee on House Rules (March 25, 2024)

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

The text largely focuses on the establishment of a task force aimed at addressing the implications of deepfake technology and digital forgery. This has direct relevance to 'Social Impact,' as it considers issues such as the influence of deepfakes on public trust, misinformation, and electoral integrity, all of which can deeply affect societal structures and individual rights. The legislation's effort to investigate privacy risks also fits within this category. 'Data Governance' is relevant as the task force aims to tackle issues related to the manipulation of data in digital content, and ensuring that data used to verify content authenticity is managed securely and accurately. 'System Integrity' is slightly relevant due to mentions of legal implications and calling for best practices that ensure secure handling of deepfake technologies, although the text doesn't prominently focus on overall system transparency. 'Robustness' seems less relevant as the text does not primarily deal with performance benchmarks for AI systems, but rather with the ethical and societal concerns associated with deepfakes.


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

The text also intersects with several sectors. It pertains significantly to 'Politics and Elections' as it discusses the manipulation of deepfakes in political contexts, especially concerning electoral integrity and voter deception. 'Government Agencies and Public Services' is also relevant since the task force is a governmental initiative aimed at safeguarding public interest against digital forgery. 'Judicial System' is moderately relevant since the task force will consider legal implications and recommend policy modifications concerning the use of deepfakes, but it does not focus on the judicial processes themselves. 'Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment' is slightly relevant as it mentions the involvement of private industry participants in the task force, which could indicate impacts on businesses involved with digital content creation. Other sectors like Healthcare, Academic and Research Institutions, International Cooperation and Standards, Nonprofits and NGOs, and Hybrid, Emerging and Unclassified are not clearly connected to the text's main focus.


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