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Description: Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of using artificial intelligence technology to assist the Department with improving safety at correctional institutions. Authorizes the Department to contract with consultants to conduct the study. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2024-2025.
Summary: This bill requires Hawaii's Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to study the feasibility of using artificial intelligence to enhance safety in correctional institutions, while appropriating necessary funds for the study.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Jan. 19, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Angus McKelvey
(sole sponsor)
Last action: Referred to PSM, WAM. (Jan. 24, 2024)
Societal Impact (see reasoning)
The text discusses the implementation of artificial intelligence technology within correctional institutions, specifically aimed at improving safety for staff and inmates. This focus on safety in the context of AI aligns closely with the Social Impact category, as it addresses potential improvements in welfare while also hinting at accountability for AI technology used in correctional settings. The text does not explicitly mention data collection, security measures, or performance benchmarks, which would pertain to Data Governance, System Integrity, and Robustness categories. The main AI-related portion revolves around safety enhancement, making Social Impact the primary relevant category, while the others are less relevant to the intentions outlined in the text.
Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services (see reasoning)
The bill specifically involves the use of AI in the context of correctional institutions by the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, focusing on leveraging AI technology to enhance safety. Given its direct reference to safety improvements and AI's role within that realm, it fits the Government Agencies and Public Services sector as it discusses a state agency's efforts to utilize technology for public service improvement. However, it does not significantly address any matters aligning with the other sectors like Politics and Elections or Healthcare, thus receiving lower scores in those areas.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (2) show keywords in context
Description: An Act To Provide For The Licensure And Regulation Of Adult Residential Treatment Facilities And Adult Supportive Residential Facilities By The State Department Of Mental Health; To Direct The State Board Of Mental Health To Adopt Rules Providing For Facility Requirements And Minimum Programmatic, Staffing And Operational Requirements Of Services Offered At The Facilities; To Provide That It Is Unlawful For Any Person, Partnership, Association, Corporation Or Other Entity To Own Or Operate An...
Summary: Senate Bill 2824 regulates the licensure of adult residential mental health facilities in Mississippi and mandates Medicaid coverage for services they provide, aiming to enhance mental health support.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: March 5, 2024
Status: Other
Primary sponsor: Kevin Blackwell
(sole sponsor)
Last action: Died In Committee (March 5, 2024)
This bill focuses primarily on the licensure and regulation of adult mental health facilities and the coverage of mental health services under Medicaid, with no direct mention or engagement with artificial intelligence technologies or implications. While there may be tangential considerations regarding mental health and technology, such as telehealth tools or data management systems, these issues are not specifically addressed in the text as related to AI. Therefore, the relevance of the Social Impact, Data Governance, System Integrity, and Robustness categories with respect to this bill is low.
Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services
Healthcare (see reasoning)
The bill addresses mental health facilities and the regulation of their services, which touches most directly on the Healthcare sector. There are no references to AI applications or regulation within the context of healthcare in the text. Other sectors such as Government Agencies may be touched on due to the involvement of state departments, but again there is no indication of any specific relation to AI. The licensing, coverage, and regulations outlined pertain to health services rather than the intersection of AI and healthcare. Therefore, the scores for the sectors reflect the limited, if any, connections to the text.
Keywords (occurrence): algorithm (1) show keywords in context
Description: Prohibiting the use of generative artificial intelligence to create false representations of candidates in election campaign media or of state officials.
Summary: The bill prohibits using generative artificial intelligence to create misleading representations of election candidates or state officials in campaign media, aiming to combat false political advertising in Kansas.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: April 30, 2024
Status: Other
Primary sponsor: Federal and State Affairs
(sole sponsor)
Last action: Senate Died in Committee (April 30, 2024)
Societal Impact
Data Governance
System Integrity (see reasoning)
The text explicitly addresses the misuse of generative artificial intelligence and synthetic media in the context of political advertising, particularly focusing on its potential to create false representations of candidates. This raises significant concerns about social impact, specifically how AI could influence public perception and trust in electoral processes. It falls under 'Social Impact' due to its emphasis on misinformation and the psychological effects of AI-generated content on voters. The legislation also has implications for 'Data Governance' as it pertains to the responsible use and transparency of AI-generated media. 'System Integrity' is relevant here, as the text enforces regulations that seek to uphold the integrity of political advertising by ensuring that AI-generated content is manipulated with transparency and disclosures, thereby preserving the accountability of the information presented. The category 'Robustness' may be less relevant since it focuses more on performance standards of AI systems rather than ethical use in political contexts.
Sector:
Politics and Elections
Government Agencies and Public Services (see reasoning)
The text deals with the intersection of AI usage and political integrity, directly addressing the context of elections and political campaigns. The use of generative AI and synthetic media is specifically noted, pointing to its impacts on election-related communications, making it highly relevant to the 'Politics and Elections' sector. It also engages with the workings of 'Government Agencies and Public Services' as it seeks to regulate how these entities handle disinformation in the electoral process. While relevant implications for both the 'Judicial System' and 'Healthcare' exist in broader contexts of AI use, they are not pertinent in this specific legislation. Other sectors like 'Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment' may not fit, given the explicitly political focus of the bill.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (3) synthetic media (6) show keywords in context
Summary: The bill includes multiple amendments to authorize appropriations for military and defense activities for Fiscal Year 2025, focusing on reporting foreign boycotts against Israel and establishing a Special Envoy for Belarus.
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: July 31, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress
System Integrity
Data Robustness (see reasoning)
The text presents various amendments related to appropriations for military activities and intelligence, which predominantly focus on operational and security aspects without delving into the societal impacts of AI technologies. However, it does mention an 'Artificial Intelligence Security Center' and provisions related to the role of AI in national security, which connects to the category of System Integrity due to its emphasis on securing AI technologies against threats. The references to AI are limited in scope and context, thus rating each category relies on how each aspect of AI regulations and their implications were addressed within the entirety of the document.
Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services
Hybrid, Emerging, and Unclassified (see reasoning)
The text primarily addresses intelligence and defense, emphasizing the use of AI in enhancing national security and intelligence activities. However, while it mentions AI in the context of security enhancements and intelligence support, it does not specifically target regulations surrounding political campaigns, judicial utilization, healthcare applications, employment impacts of AI, or direct aid to nonprofits or academic institutions. Thus, it shows some relevance to Government Agencies and Public Services due to its focus on intelligence activities but is less relevant in other sectors.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (26) automated (1) synthetic media (2) show keywords in context
Description: Artificial intelligence; definitions; establishing the rights of Oklahomans when interacting with artificial intelligence; effective date.
Summary: The bill establishes definitions and rights for Oklahomans interacting with artificial intelligence, ensuring transparency, consent, and protection against discrimination in AI-related interactions. Effective November 1, 2024.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: March 18, 2024
Status: Engrossed
Primary sponsor: Jeff Boatman
(4 total sponsors)
Last action: Second Reading referred to Judiciary (March 27, 2024)
Societal Impact
Data Governance
System Integrity (see reasoning)
The text explicitly discusses various aspects concerning artificial intelligence (AI) such as defining AI, establishing rights for individuals interacting with AI, and addressing concerns around bias and discrimination. This directly relates to the Social Impact category as it acknowledges the effects of AI on societal rights and protections. The text also touches on Data Governance because it mandates reasonable security measures for data privacy within AI. System Integrity is relevant as well since it details rights against algorithmic bias and AI’s influence on decision-making. Robustness is less relevant since the focus is not on performance benchmarks or compliance audits, but rather on rights and protections. Overall, the legislation clearly aims to guard societal interests in interaction with AI, and much of it effectively addresses societal and data governance issues.
Sector:
Politics and Elections
Government Agencies and Public Services
Judicial system
Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment (see reasoning)
The text’s focus on rights related to AI usage has implications for various sectors. There are clear connections to Politics and Elections as equitable engagement with AI tools matters in civic contexts. Government Agencies and Public Services are implicated since rights established affect how citizens interact with AI in various public services. Issues of data privacy and rights also resonate with Judicial System considerations, as consent and fairness are legal matters. However, the text is less relevant to Healthcare since it does not discuss AI applications in medical settings, and while it tangentially relates to Private Enterprises around the obligation for reasonable measures, its explicit focus is more on individual rights than employment. Academic and Research Institutions are slightly represented in the context of AI understanding but not significantly featured here. International Cooperation and Standards are not addressed, as is the case for Nonprofits and NGOs. Therefore, the average scores reflect its multifaceted but selective relevance.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (6) machine learning (1) neural network (1) show keywords in context
Description: To provide that certain local parks are eligible for E-Rate support, to provide that local parks are eligible for the loan, lease, or transfer of certain excess research equipment, and to direct the Secretary of Labor to carry out a program to make grants for conducting technology training programs in local parks, and for other purposes.
Summary: The Technology in the Parks Act of 2024 makes local parks eligible for E-Rate support, facilitates the transfer of research equipment to parks, and establishes grants for technology training programs in these parks, aiming to enhance community access to technological education and resources.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: May 22, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Danny Davis
(sole sponsor)
Last action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. (May 24, 2024)
Societal Impact (see reasoning)
The 'Technology in the Parks Act of 2024' primarily addresses the provision of E-Rate support for parks, grants for technology training, and the use of excess research equipment in local parks. The portions of the text that relate to AI appear in the context of technology training programs which include 'artificial intelligence' as one topic among many others such as coding and cybersecurity. This includes community education aspects which relate to the social empowerment through technology. Given the brief mention of AI and its incorporation into a broader training scope, the legislation's relevance to the social impact category is moderate, as it suggests an engagement with AI education but does not deeply address societal issues surrounding AI. In the categories of Data Governance, System Integrity, and Robustness, there are no explicit mentions of AI-related data handling, security, or performance metrics, thus rendering them largely not relevant. Nonetheless, the general context of using technology, including AI, within local parks for educational purposes does make the legislation somewhat relevant to the Social Impact category, but not to the others.
Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services (see reasoning)
The bill discusses the use of technology training programs in local parks, which could broadly touch on multiple sectors through its educational focus. However, it does not specifically target or address a significant need within the sectors listed. The presence of 'artificial intelligence' in the training curriculum indicates relevance to the Academic and Research Institutions sector, but it is very peripheral and does not imply substantive engagement with higher education institutions. Given that local parks are intended to support technology training across several disciplines including AI, the Government Agencies and Public Services sector could also be considered due to the involvement of local and potentially federal entities in implementing these programs. However, without a direct link to substantial governmental AI strategies, the scores will remain lower. Overall, the legislation's primary emphasis is more on technology training in community settings than on any specific sectors. Thus, the relevance to the defined sectors is limited.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (1) show keywords in context
Summary: The bill mandates the preservation of various records by brokers, dealers, and exchange members for regulatory compliance, aiming to enhance accountability and transparency in financial transactions over specific timeframes.
Collection: Code of Federal Regulations
Status date: April 1, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Office of the Federal Register
The text primarily focuses on the preservation of financial records by brokers and dealers but does not specifically mention AI or related technologies. Therefore, it lacks direct relevance to any of the categories that depend on AI systems or their impacts. However, it could indirectly relate to data handling, particularly in terms of maintaining records that could be utilized by AI systems in future applications. The absence of AI-related keywords implies minimal direct impact on social structures or governance associated with AI.
Sector: None (see reasoning)
The text does not specifically address any sector related to AI's application, such as healthcare, government, judicial systems, etc. It involves financial regulations governing the preservation of records for brokers and dealers and lacks explicit references to AI in a practical context. Therefore, it cannot be strongly associated with any sector. There is a slight relevance to government operations due to regulatory compliance, but it remains marginal.
Keywords (occurrence): automated (1) show keywords in context
Summary: The bill outlines requirements for resolution plans submitted by enterprises to the FHFA, specifying necessary content, assumptions, and processes to ensure efficient, effective resolution while minimizing national housing market risks.
Collection: Code of Federal Regulations
Status date: Jan. 1, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Office of the Federal Register
The text primarily concerns the development of resolution plans for enterprises under the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), focusing strongly on governance, organizational structure, and financial stability. No sections clearly mention terms associated with Artificial Intelligence (AI) or its impact on society, data governance, system integrity, or the robustness of AI systems. Therefore, it lacks explicit relevance to any of the AI-focused categories. While it discusses risk management and automated information systems, these references are more about enterprise governance than about AI technologies or their implications.
Sector: None (see reasoning)
The text discusses requirements for resolution plans relevant to enterprises governed by FHFA but does not specifically address how AI is used or regulated within any sector. While it references management information systems and data integrity, the context does not explicitly connect to the use of AI technologies across sectors like Politics and Elections, Healthcare, Judicial System, etc. There is no discussion on AI applications or implications within the mentioned sectors.
Keywords (occurrence): automated (1) show keywords in context
Summary: The bill outlines steps to determine if items are subject to Export Administration Regulations (EAR), including classifications and compliance with ten general prohibitions on export activities.
Collection: Code of Federal Regulations
Status date: Jan. 1, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Office of the Federal Register
This text does not explicitly discuss AI or its associated technologies. It details regulations concerning export controls under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), focusing on classification, licensing requirements, and prohibitions related to U.S.-origin commodities, technologies, and foreign products. Given the absence of AI-related terminology or provisions concerning AI's implications on society, data governance, system integrity, or robustness, the text is not relevant to the Social Impact, Data Governance, System Integrity, or Robustness categories.
Sector: None (see reasoning)
The content of the text pertains to export regulations managed by government agencies but does not specify the use or implications of AI within governmental functions or public services. Therefore, while it touches on export control which could indirectly involve AI technologies, it does not explicitly specify regulations related to AI or its sectors. Thus, the text scores low on all sectors concerning AI applications.
Keywords (occurrence): automated (1)
Description: To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to direct research, development, demonstration, and commercial application activities in support of supercritical geothermal and closed-loop geothermal systems in supercritical various conditions, and for other purposes.
Summary: The DHS Intelligence and Analysis Oversight and Transparency Act amends the Energy Independence and Security Act to promote research and development of supercritical geothermal energy systems, enhancing energy innovation and accessibility.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: June 7, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Frank Lucas
(2 total sponsors)
Last action: Subcommittee Hearings Held (July 23, 2024)
Data Governance
System Integrity (see reasoning)
The text does include references to AI through terms such as 'machine learning algorithms,' showing a connection to the use of AI in optimizing and enhancing geothermal research and applications. However, the primary focus of the legislation appears to be on geothermal energy rather than extensive AI-related social impacts or regulatory frameworks. The mention of machine learning suggests some relevance to the Data Governance and System Integrity categories, but it is not the primary thrust of the bill. Furthermore, without broader implications on data governance or system integrity, the scoring for Social Impact and Robustness may remain lower.
Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services
Academic and Research Institutions (see reasoning)
The focus of this legislation is primarily on geothermal energy research and development, with only tangential mentions of AI. The references to AI are included within the context of enhancing geothermal technology rather than addressing specific sectors significantly. Therefore, while there is a slight connection to the Government Agencies and Public Services sector due to its regulatory nature, the overall impact on sectors like Healthcare or Private Enterprises does not seem relevant. The understanding is limited to applications within the energy sector, and its broader impact does not clearly translate to other sectors.
Keywords (occurrence): machine learning (1) show keywords in context
Summary: The bill amendment requires the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency to develop initiatives for machine-readable disclosures of synthetic content and detection methods to identify such content, enhancing digital content reliability.
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: July 11, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress
Societal Impact
Data Governance
System Integrity
Data Robustness (see reasoning)
This text involves the establishment of an initiative to research and develop machine-readable disclosures related to synthetic content, specifically focusing on generative artificial intelligence systems. This indicates a clear social impact as it addresses issues related to misinformation and the integrity of digital content. It aligns with the need for consumer protections and accountability for AI outputs. Data governance is also relevant as it discusses establishing techniques for content provenance, which concerns accurate data tracking and management in AI systems. System integrity is pertinent due to the focus on detection methods for synthetic content and ensuring tamper-resistance and evidence, indicating a need for security and transparency in AI applications. Robustness, while still relevant through the emphasis on best practices and detection methods for AI-generated content, is less pronounced than the other categories.
Sector:
Politics and Elections
Government Agencies and Public Services
Academic and Research Institutions
Hybrid, Emerging, and Unclassified (see reasoning)
The text primarily addresses the regulation of generative AI technologies, which fits into several sectors. In particular, the development of detection methods for synthetic content touches on issues relevant to politics and elections, particularly with regards to misinformation and public discourse. It also pertains to government agencies and public services due to the involvement of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency and the Secretary of Commerce. However, it does not specifically address sectors like healthcare, the judicial system, or academic institutions directly. Thus, its strongest relevance is to the politics and elections sector, followed closely by government applications of AI.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (3) show keywords in context
Description: An act to add Title 15.2 (commencing with Section 3110) to Part 4 of Division 3 of the Civil Code, relating to artificial intelligence.
Summary: The bill mandates that developers of artificial intelligence systems provide transparency about training data, requiring documentation on datasets used before public availability in California, enhancing accountability and informed usage.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: May 20, 2024
Status: Engrossed
Primary sponsor: Jacqui Irwin
(sole sponsor)
Last action: Read second time. Ordered to third reading. (June 27, 2024)
Societal Impact
Data Governance
System Integrity (see reasoning)
The text specifically discusses the regulation of artificial intelligence, particularly in relation to training data transparency. It addresses requirements for AI developers to disclose information about the datasets used for AI training, which relates directly to concerns about the social impact of AI and the implications of AI training data on bias, accountability, and consumer protections. Furthermore, it highlights transparency requirements in AI systems, connecting it strongly with Data Governance as it deals with data management and rectifying inaccuracies. The bill also places importance on AI systems' purpose and integrity, linking it with System Integrity as it mandates developers to provide substantial documentation. Given these considerations, the text is relevant to all four categories, but the emphasis on training data indicates a particularly strong connection to Data Governance and Social Impact.
Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services
Hybrid, Emerging, and Unclassified (see reasoning)
The legislation addresses the use of artificial intelligence in a clear and direct manner through the framework it establishes for data transparency among developers. However, the text does not specifically cater to any single sector like politics, healthcare, or the judicial system, but rather provides a broad regulatory framework applicable across sectors. Thus, it implies an impact on multiple sectors but does not directly address any specific sector, making it less relevant in that particular context. It does relate to Government Agencies and Public Services since it mandates transparency that could affect state agencies employing AI. The content thus encourages cross-sectoral implications but remains loosely connected to specific sectors.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (23) automated (1) show keywords in context
Description: Election communications; prohibition; deep fakes
Summary: The bill prohibits the distribution of deceptive deepfakes targeting candidates or political parties within 90 days of an election, requiring clear disclosures of manipulation. It aims to protect electoral integrity.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Feb. 5, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Priya Sundareshan
(2 total sponsors)
Last action: Senate read second time (Feb. 6, 2024)
Societal Impact (see reasoning)
The text explicitly addresses the regulation of deepfakes within the context of election communications, highlighting concerns about the potential social impacts of deceptive media on candidates and political parties. The prohibition of distributing deepfakes without appropriate disclosures relates directly to consumer protection, accountability of media representations, and the safeguarding against misinformation, which all fall under the social impact category. As it directly tackles the psychological and material harm from misleading representations, its relevance is extremely high. Data governance is somewhat relevant due to the mention of synthetic media, but it focuses more on usage than data management. System integrity is less relevant here since the text does not discuss security or control measures for AI systems in a comprehensive manner. Robustness is also not applicable since the legislation does not define benchmarks for AI performance or compliance. Overall, the social impact category stands out as the most pertinent.
Sector:
Politics and Elections (see reasoning)
The legislation primarily targets the use of deepfakes in political contexts, making it highly relevant to the Politics and Elections sector due to the direct impact of AI-generated media on electoral integrity and voter perception. The text does not address AI usage in government agencies or public services directly, nor does it pertain to the judicial system, healthcare, private enterprises, academic research, international standards, nonprofits, or any unclassified sectors. Given its focus on election communications, it aligns strongly with political regulation.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (1) deepfake (7) synthetic media (4) show keywords in context
Description: Requires BPU to provide funding for purchase and installation of photovoltaic technologies for age-restricted community clubhouse facilities from societal benefits charge.
Summary: The bill requires the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities to allocate funds from the societal benefits charge for purchasing and installing photovoltaic technologies at clubhouse facilities in age-restricted communities.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Jan. 9, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Brian Rumpf
(sole sponsor)
Last action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee (Jan. 9, 2024)
The text primarily discusses provisions related to funding for photovoltaic technologies, with no direct mention of AI or its associated concepts. There may be some associations with social impacts concerning energy sustainability, but they are not substantiated with AI references, impairing relevance to the defined categories. Therefore, each category receives a low score since the text is mainly focused on energy policy rather than AI implications.
Sector: None (see reasoning)
The text is entirely focused on energy policy, specifically addressing photovoltaic technology and its implications for age-restricted communities. There are no references or discussions related to the sectors outlined, as AI does not appear within the context of this legislative bill. Each sector neither intersects with the content of the bill nor engages with AI frameworks or systems, leading to low scores across the board.
Keywords (occurrence): algorithm (1) show keywords in context
Description: An act relating to the regulation of social media platforms for the protection of child users
Summary: The bill enhances the Vermont Attorney General's authority to regulate social media platforms, focusing on protecting child users from harmful design features and promoting their mental health safety.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Jan. 16, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Angela Arsenault
(26 total sponsors)
Last action: Read first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development (Jan. 16, 2024)
Societal Impact (see reasoning)
The text addresses the regulation of social media platforms specifically aimed at protecting child users. It emphasizes the harmful effects of social media, particularly on mental health, and references design features such as algorithms that maximize user engagement, which aligns with concerns regarding the social impact of AI. Given that the legislation discusses accountability and potential harm caused by algorithms, it is very relevant to the Social Impact category. However, while it references design features and algorithmic implications, it does not delve deeply into data governance, security, transparency or performance benchmarks relating to AI systems, leading to a lower score in the Data Governance, System Integrity, and Robustness categories.
Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services
Healthcare
Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment (see reasoning)
The text primarily discusses social media platforms in the context of child safety and mental health, which directly relates to the effects of AI systems utilized in these platforms. Its emphasis on the challenges faced by youth using social media makes it notably relevant to the sector of 'Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment' due to the commercial nature of social media companies. It is also relevant to the 'Government Agencies and Public Services' sector due to the involvement of the Attorney General and regulatory measures aimed at protecting the public. However, its relevance to other sectors such as Healthcare, Academic and Research Institutions, and Nonprofits is less direct and would rate lower. Consequently, scores for the sectors differ based on their direct relevance to the text.
Keywords (occurrence): algorithm (1) show keywords in context
Summary: The bill advocates for transparent discussions about U.S. debt and deficits, emphasizing the need for realistic economic calculations and responsible governance to address future financial challenges.
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: Nov. 19, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress
The text discusses various aspects of economics, government expenditures, and the potential benefits of technology that may include AI, particularly concerning efficiency and cost reductions in public services. While it mentions concepts related to bureaucratic procedures and discusses introducing AI in environmental studies, the explicit focus on AI's societal impact, data governance, system integrity, or performance benchmarks is limited. The application of AI within the text seems to advocate for improved utility rather than addressing systemic issues that would typically be covered under these categories. Therefore, the relevance of the discussed categories remains minimal.
Sector:
Politics and Elections
Government Agencies and Public Services (see reasoning)
The text primarily revolves around economic policy, budgeting, and governmental operations. While it mentions the use of technology to innovate bureaucratic processes, it does not delve deeply into specific sectors like healthcare, education, or advocacy groups where AI's implications would typically be more pronounced. There are references to using technology in governmental efficiency, but the connection to the delineated sectors such as politics, healthcare, or public service remains peripheral and underdeveloped. Thus, the scores reflect these limited connections.
Keywords (occurrence): algorithm (1) show keywords in context
Summary: The bill introduces multiple proposed laws covering various issues such as environmental protection, health care, and workforce development, aiming to address specific societal needs and improve federal regulations.
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: April 18, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress
Societal Impact
System Integrity
Data Robustness (see reasoning)
The text primarily consists of a list of bills and joint resolutions introduced in Congress, including one specific to artificial intelligence (S. 4178). While S. 4178 speaks about establishing AI standards and promoting innovation in the AI industry, it does not discuss specific impacts on society, governance of data, system integrity, or performance benchmarks extensively. However, its mention of AI indicates that it relates to categories involving AI oversight. The AI bill focuses on establishing frameworks that could touch upon multiple legislative areas, but since the context here doesn't dive deep into specifics, all scores must reflect the indirect relevance of these AI mentions.
Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services
Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment
Hybrid, Emerging, and Unclassified (see reasoning)
The text includes numerous bills covering various sectors but only mentions AI in a context referring to a specific legislative action. The bill (S. 4178) regarding AI standards could apply broadly to private enterprises and public service applications but is not specifically targeting any of the legislative sectors described. The mention of AI does suggest potential impacts on different areas like government applications and private enterprises, warranting moderate relevance in some areas. However, because the bill lacks detail on how it applies to those sectors, it results in mixed relevancy across categories.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (2) show keywords in context
Summary: The bill establishes General Approved Exclusions (GAEs) for imports of steel articles under the Section 232 process, aiding importers by specifying exclusion validity periods and facilitating steel article imports as per national security needs.
Collection: Code of Federal Regulations
Status date: Jan. 1, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Office of the Federal Register
The provided text primarily discusses procedures and criteria related to steel articles under the Section 232 Exclusions Process. There are no explicit references to AI concepts, such as Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms, Machine Learning, or similar terminology. The focus is entirely on regulatory frameworks for materials rather than the technology behind AI. Therefore, the relevance for all categories is very low, as none of the described impacts of AI on society, data management, system integrity, or performance standards apply to the content of this text.
Sector: None (see reasoning)
The content of the text is entirely focused on steel articles and regulatory processes involving exclusions for imports, with no mention or consideration of AI's role in politics, public services, healthcare, judicial matters, or any other sectors listed. There is no relevance to the application or governance of AI technology in any of the sectors delineated. As such, all sector assessments have a score of 1.
Keywords (occurrence): automated (2)
Description: An Act to Protect Personal Health Data
Summary: The "My Health My Data Act" aims to enhance privacy protections for consumer health data in Maine, requiring explicit consent for data collection, use, and sharing while ensuring transparent policies from regulated entities.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: April 1, 2024
Status: Other
Primary sponsor: Margaret O'Neil
(10 total sponsors)
Last action: Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) (April 1, 2024)
Societal Impact
Data Governance
System Integrity (see reasoning)
The text pertains to the protection of personal health data, which influences the category of Social Impact quite significantly. The use of terms like 'algorithms' and 'machine learning' indicates a direct relation to how AI might process or analyze health data, thus engaging with privacy concerns and consumer protections. Social Impacts due to AI technologies in health remain a focal point as they interact with psychological, material, and ethical considerations in the healthcare setting. Data Governance is also tremendously relevant due to the text's extensive discussion on the secure collection, consent, and management of consumer health data, particularly where accuracy and bias are critical. System Integrity is moderately relevant, as the legislation hints at standards that deal with maintaining the integrity and security of data through consent and sharing mandates, though it doesn't explicitly cover oversight measures like auditing. Robustness is less relevant, as the primary focus of this legislation is on privacy and consent rather than performance benchmarks or standards compliance for AI systems. Overall, this text is particularly focused on the safe handling of consumer health data in an AI context, driving stronger scores for Social Impact and Data Governance.
Sector:
Healthcare
Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment (see reasoning)
The legislation is primarily concerned with the management of consumer health data, which is inherently tied to the Healthcare sector. It addresses specific definitions and protections relevant to personal health information and biometric data, making it directly applicable to health care institutions, practices, and consumer interactions. However, the mention of consumer rights and data processing gives rise to considerations within the Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment sector, especially in contexts where businesses utilize health data to optimize services or marketing. The text does not specifically touch upon sectors like Government Agencies and Public Services or International Cooperation and Standards, thus receiving lower scores in those areas. Overall, Healthcare receives the emphasis due to its focus on health data protection, while Private Enterprises has a moderate relevance due to potential implications for businesses utilizing health data.
Keywords (occurrence): machine learning (1) show keywords in context
Description: An Act to create 100.32 of the statutes; Relating to: disclaimer required when interacting with generative artificial intelligence that simulates conversation.
Summary: The bill requires a visible disclaimer when using generative AI that simulates human conversation, ensuring users recognize they are interacting with a non-human entity on digital platforms.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: April 15, 2024
Status: Other
Primary sponsor: Lori Palmeri
(17 total sponsors)
Last action: Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1 (April 15, 2024)
Societal Impact
Data Governance (see reasoning)
The text pertains explicitly to generative artificial intelligence, particularly its use in simulating conversations. The legislation requires that a disclaimer be provided when users interact with such AI systems, reflecting considerations of transparency and user awareness in automated interactions. This directly relates to the Social Impact category, as it addresses the implications for users who may be misled into thinking they are conversing with a human, thus protecting individuals from potential psychological harm or misinformation. The requirement of disclaimers indicates an intention to regulate the ethical use of AI and promote accountability in AI systems. There are also implications for Data Governance, given the discussion around user interaction and the accuracy of representations made to them. System Integrity is somewhat relevant as it touches on transparency, but without broader measures for oversight or security, its relevance is more limited. Robustness has minimal direct relevance here as the focus is primarily on user awareness rather than performance benchmarks or auditing.
Sector: None (see reasoning)
The legislation primarily addresses concerns related to the interaction of generative AI within public discourse. It aims to protect users by necessitating clear communication regarding the nature of their interaction with AI, which has implications for public trust in technology. Thus, it aligns closely with the Social Impact sector. While there are aspects that could relate to Government Agencies and Public Services, such as recommendations for consumer protection, the predominant focus remains on individual user interactions and the ethical responsibilities of those deploying AI technologies. The remaining sectors are not directly addressed by this legislation as it does not relate specifically to the judicial system, healthcare, labor, academic contexts, or international standards.
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