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Description: A bill making emergency supplemental appropriations for border security and combatting fentanyl for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
Summary: The Border Act of 2024 allocates emergency funding for enhanced border security and efforts to combat fentanyl trafficking, including provisions for personnel, technology, and operational support.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: May 16, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Christopher Murphy (sole sponsor)
Last action: Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 43 - 50. Record Vote Number: 182. (CR S3878) (May 23, 2024)

Category:
System Integrity
Data Robustness (see reasoning)

The text of the Border Act of 2024 primarily deals with emergency supplemental appropriations for border security and combating fentanyl. While it makes references to 'artificial intelligence' and 'machine learning' in the context of border security technologies, it does not extensively address social impacts of AI, data governance, system integrity, or robustness in relation to AI ethics, fairness, or accountability. The references to AI are primarily about technology used for operational purposes, making them relevant but lacking depth in broader implications. Hence, the relevance varies across the categories. AI's involvement is noted, with an emphasis on its usage in border technology, which justifies some degree of relevance in system integrity and robustness but not enough to categorize the bill under any of these AI-related acts overtly.


Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services (see reasoning)

The Border Act of 2024 is heavily focused on border security, appropriations for law enforcement agencies, and operations aimed at combating drug trafficking. AI applications mentioned within the text are related to operational enhancements in federal agencies like Customs and Border Protection. It does not elaborate on issues related directly to politics, the judicial system, healthcare, private enterprises, or NGOs. While there are implications regarding the use of AI in government operations, the legislation does not reflect a comprehensive address of these sectors but is more aligned with government practices. Therefore, the relevance varies with stronger connections to Government Agencies and Public Services due to AI's role in operational efficiency but much less so in other sectors.


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

Description: Public Charter School Board James Sandman Confirmation Resolution of 2024
Summary: The bill confirms James Sandman’s reappointment to the Public Charter School Board for a term ending February 24, 2028, highlighting his extensive experience in law and education.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: April 2, 2024
Status: Passed
Primary sponsor: Phil Mendelson (sole sponsor)
Last action: Approved with Resolution Number R25-0470 (April 2, 2024)

Category: None (see reasoning)

The text does not focus on AI legislation or its implications in any concrete way. Although James Sandman is mentioned as the Vice Chair of the Task Force on Law and Artificial Intelligence, there is no detailed discussion or promotion of AI-related policies or frameworks. Nonetheless, the mention of the Task Force indicates a slight relevance to the Domain of Social Impact, particularly concerning legislative consideration and alignment with AI issues in the judicial system, but this influence is minimal. Therefore, all categories receive low scores, mainly reflecting the lack of substantive engagement with AI-related legislative content.


Sector: None (see reasoning)

The resolution primarily concerns the reappointment of James Sandman to the Public Charter School Board, not any specific legislation on AI. While there is a mention of AI within the context of his professional experience, it lacks any legislative context or impact discussion, leaving all sectors with low relevance. The mention of the Task Force on Law and Artificial Intelligence provides only a slight tangential connection to potential implications in the Judicial System, but again, this is not sufficient to deem it highly relevant.


Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (1)

Description: To improve menopause care and mid-life women's health, and for other purposes.
Summary: The Advancing Menopause Care and Mid-Life Women’s Health Act aims to enhance menopause care and improve mid-life women’s health through research, public health promotion, education, and training for healthcare providers.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: May 2, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Lisa Rochester (2 total sponsors)
Last action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (May 10, 2024)

Category: None (see reasoning)

The text primarily addresses menopause care and women's health without explicitly mentioning or focusing on AI-related aspects. While there is a reference to the safety and effectiveness of new diagnostic tools that may utilize artificial intelligence, this is a minor component of the entire text, which is mainly concerned with legislative measures related to healthcare improvements and research funding. Thus, the relevance of the categories varied based on their definitions and focus areas. Overall, the connection to AI's social impact, data governance, system integrity, and robustness is limited and indirect, primarily confined to this single mention.


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

The text has significant relevance to the healthcare sector, focusing on women’s health during menopause, which implies legislative actions that may influence healthcare delivery, research, and clinical practices. However, it does not directly address how AI impacts these actions apart from the surface-level mentions of technology's application. Therefore, while it ties into healthcare broadly, it lacks substantial direct relevance to the other predefined sectors.


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

Summary: Senate Amendment 3206 proposes the Department of State Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025, focusing on workforce modernization, employee compensation, training, operational improvements, and enhancing diplomatic security and effectiveness.
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: July 30, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress

Category: None (see reasoning)

The text primarily focuses on the workforce matters and modernization efforts related to the Department of State, which do not specifically mention AI technologies or their implications. However, some sections may indirectly relate to data management (electronic medical records), but the overall focus does not strictly align with the AI themes required for categorization. Hence, the relevance to Social Impact, Data Governance, System Integrity, and Robustness is mostly minimal.


Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services (see reasoning)

While the text discusses aspects related to the Department of State's operations, such as workforce modernization and electronic medical records, it does not specifically address the use of AI within political campaigns, judicial systems, healthcare, or other defined sectors. The references to data management related to electronic medical records could suggest a slight relevance regarding healthcare, but the legislation does not provide distinctive connections to any specific sector. Therefore, the relevance to the various sectors is limited.


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

Description: Urging The Leadership Of The Department Of Law Enforcement To Periodically Undergo Training On Crimes Relating To Artificial Intelligence Technology.
Summary: The bill urges the leaders of Hawaii's Department of Law Enforcement to receive biannual training on crimes related to artificial intelligence technology, acknowledging the potential for AI misuse.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: March 5, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Diamond Garcia (sole sponsor)
Last action: Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 18 (March 8, 2024)

Category:
Societal Impact
System Integrity (see reasoning)

This text primarily discusses the need for law enforcement training on crimes related to artificial intelligence (AI) technology, explicitly mentioning AI, including its potential misuse for criminal purposes and referring specifically to deepfakes. This focus on the impact of AI on law enforcement suggests a strong relevance to the Social Impact category, particularly in the context of crime prevention and public safety. It highlights the necessity for new training protocols to address these societal implications of emerging technologies. The reference to the use of AI in criminal contexts also suggests some relevance to System Integrity, as it touches on the need for transparency and understanding of AI impacts in investigations. However, this text does not appear to directly address issues of data management, governance, or performance metrics, which would pertain to Data Governance or Robustness. Therefore, the text is best aligned with the Social Impact and, to a lesser extent, the System Integrity category.


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

The text primarily addresses the implications and training required for law enforcement in relation to crimes involving artificial intelligence technology. This makes it very relevant to the Government Agencies and Public Services sector, as it directly discusses the law enforcement agency's responsibility to manage the challenges posed by AI. Furthermore, it touches on the implications of AI for the Judicial System, given that law enforcement officers will encounter AI-related crimes that may eventually affect judicial procedures. The text does not directly pertain to political processes, healthcare, private enterprise, academic institutions, or nonprofit organizations, so those sectors receive lower scores. Therefore, the text aligns strongly with the Government Agencies and Public Services sector and has moderate relevance to the Judicial System.


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

Description: Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Provides that any person who, for any commercial purpose, makes, publishes, disseminates, airs, circulates, or places an advertisement for goods or services before the public or causes, directly or indirectly, an advertisement for goods or services to be made, published, disseminated, aired, circulated, or placed before the public, that the person knows or should have known contains synthetic media, shall disclose in the advertis...
Summary: The bill mandates that advertisements using synthetic media must disclose its use, particularly when depicting human likenesses. It's aimed at preventing consumer deception regarding digitally altered representations.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Feb. 6, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Hoan Huynh (3 total sponsors)
Last action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (April 5, 2024)

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

The text centers around the disclosure requirements related to synthetic media in advertisements, highlighting aspects of accountability in advertising practices. It relates to Social Impact as it addresses consumer protection by ensuring that individuals are aware of when they are viewing synthetic representations. This transparency can affect public perception and trust in advertising. It touches on Data Governance because it implies a requirement for responsible handling of media data, though the focus is less on data accuracy and management. System Integrity is relevant as the legislation mandates clear disclosures that fortify the integrity of advertising practices; however, it is primarily about consumer protection rather than system oversight. Robustness is the least relevant as the text does not delve into performance benchmarks or systematic scrutiny of AI systems. Overall, the Social Impact and System Integrity categories are the most aligned with the content of the legislation.


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

The text predominantly relates to the Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment sector as it concerns commercial practices and advertising within the business context. It regulates the dissemination of advertisements which pertains directly to how companies interact with consumers. It is somewhat relevant to Nonprofits and NGOs since they could advocate for consumer protection, but this is not the primary focus. Government Agencies and Public Services may find relevance in how the law affects public trust and societal structures, but it primarily remains in the commercial domain without direct implications for public services or government operations. Other sectors, like Politics and Elections or Healthcare, do not have direct relevance. Thus, Private Enterprises is rated highest.


Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (2) machine learning (1) synthetic media (7) algorithm (1) show keywords in context

Description: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to limit the use of artificial intelligence at the Internal Revenue Service and to require tax investigations and examinations of taxpayers to be initiated by staff investigators.
Summary: The "No AI Audits Act" aims to restrict the Internal Revenue Service's use of artificial intelligence in audits and investigations, mandating staff-led initiatives instead. It emphasizes transparency and protection of taxpayer rights.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: March 15, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Clay Higgins (2 total sponsors)
Last action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (March 15, 2024)

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

The text addresses the limitations on the use of artificial intelligence specifically by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and emphasizes the need for explainability in AI processes. This directly addresses concerns over the impact that AI may have on transparency and accountability within government auditing and investigation processes. However, it does not directly tackle issues like fairness and bias metrics, consumer protections, or misinformation, which are key components of the Social Impact category. In terms of Data Governance, it does touch on the management of data concerning taxpayer rights, but it is primarily constrained to the operational use of AI and does not broadly govern data privacy or accuracy. Similarly, while it does relate to accountability and oversight of AI systems in auditing processes, its focus is more on the limitations and procedural requirements rather than robust controls or standards, making its relevance to System Integrity moderate. Overall, the text primarily highlights limitations and oversight rather than a proactive approach to robustness or data governance.


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

The bill directly impacts how the IRS operates regarding audits and investigations by limiting the deployment of AI, making it particularly relevant to Government Agencies and Public Services. The specific mention of 'audits' and regulatory procedures implies a focus on the inner workings of these government functions. While it does connect broadly with oversight in the Judicial System, as it discusses audit and investigation processes that may link to legal standards, its direct implications do not fundamentally alter the legal frameworks. Healthcare is not addressed, nor are direct implications for Private Enterprises or International Cooperation mentioned. Therefore, the strongest connections are to the Government Agencies sector with moderate implications for the Judicial System because of the auditing frameworks mentioned.


Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (6) show keywords in context

Description: A bill 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.
Summary: The Workforce of the Future Act of 2024 aims to enhance AI workforce development by expanding access to technology education for students and upskilling workers, ensuring preparedness for future job markets.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Sept. 12, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Laphonza Butler (3 total sponsors)
Last action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sept. 12, 2024)

Category:
Societal Impact
Data Governance (see reasoning)

The bill 'Workforce of the Future Act of 2024' explicitly addresses various aspects of the workforce's relationship with artificial intelligence (AI). It includes measures to prepare the workforce for a job market increasingly influenced by AI, highlighting the importance of AI education and the skills necessary for collaboration alongside AI technologies. This indicates a significant social impact due to AI's role in potential job displacement and the creation of new job opportunities. The document lays out educational initiatives tied to advanced technology, making it very relevant to the category of Social Impact. Data governance is touched upon in the context of necessary data for analyzing the workforce's relationship with AI, implying the need for secure and accurate data management practices. System Integrity and Robustness categories appear less relevant, as the text focuses primarily on workforce implications and educational aspects rather than internal security, transparency, or performance benchmarks of AI systems.


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

The bill contains several references to AI's impact on jobs and emphasizes collaboration with educational institutions and workforce organizations. The focus on educational programs for emerging technologies makes it relevant to the Academic and Research Institutions sector. Furthermore, the mention of workforce development relates to Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment as it explores job roles and skills needed in a technology-driven economy. Although there are implications for Government Agencies and Public Services in terms of educational programs, the text is primarily oriented toward educational institutions and workforce-related organizations, suggesting moderate relevance in those areas.


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

Description: Creates the Illinois Commercial Algorithmic Impact Assessments Act. Defines "algorithmic discrimination", "artificial intelligence", "consequential decision", "deployer", "developer" and other terms. Requires that by January 1, 2026 and annually thereafter, a deployer of an automated decision tool must complete and document an assessment that summarizes the nature and extent of that tool, how it is used, and assessment of its risks among other things. Requires on or after January 1, 2026 and ...
Summary: The Illinois Commercial Algorithmic Impact Assessments Act requires annual risk assessments from developers and deployers of automated decision tools, aiming to prevent algorithmic discrimination and ensure transparency and ethical AI use.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Feb. 9, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Abdelnasser Rashid (sole sponsor)
Last action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (April 5, 2024)

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

The Illinois Commercial Algorithmic Impact Assessments Act directly addresses the impact of AI technologies on society through formal assessments of 'automated decision tools.' This directly relates to the Social Impact category, particularly the concerns around algorithmic discrimination and accountability in AI's outputs. It mandates assessments to ensure these tools do not perpetuate existing biases, which is highly relevant to societal fairness. The Data Governance category is also significantly relevant as this legislation includes specific requirements for data management practices concerning AI tools, especially regarding the need for detailed documentation of the data used for programming these tools. System Integrity pertains as well because the Act emphasizes the need for transparency, security measures, and human oversight in automated decision-making processes. Lastly, while Robustness is somewhat relevant as the legislation touches on evaluation and compliance with standards, it does not focus as extensively on performance benchmarks as the other categories.


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

The legislation's focus is on algorithmic decision-making tools and their impact on various societal sectors, making it relevant across multiple sectors. For example, it has implications for the Judicial System due to the mention of risk assessments in legal decision-making. The Healthcare sector is also relevant as AI is used for decision-making in health services. Education is another sector touched upon in the text, given its implications on assessments and admissions based on AI tools. The legislation is particularly suited for the Government Agencies and Public Services sector as it advocates for structured oversight of AI tools that these agencies may utilize. The Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment sector is highly relevant due to the ways AI impacts employment, hiring, and workforce management. However, the text does not specifically address sectors like Nonprofits and NGOs, nor does it focus on international cooperation, making those sectors irrelevant.


Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (6) automated (42) show keywords in context

Description: Election Changes
Summary: The bill establishes disclosure requirements for political advertisements featuring AI-generated content, defines "materially deceptive media," and introduces penalties for distributing misleading advertisements to protect electoral integrity.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: March 5, 2024
Status: Passed
Primary sponsor: Gail Chasey (3 total sponsors)
Last action: Signed by Governor - Chapter 57 - Mar. 5 (March 5, 2024)

Category:
Societal Impact
Data Governance (see reasoning)

This text references 'artificial intelligence' in relation to deceptive media in election advertisements. It mandates disclaimers for media produced with AI, especially when it alters the representation of individuals. This indicates direct implications for social accountability and the legal parameters surrounding AI in the context of election integrity and public trust. Therefore, the most relevant category is 'Social Impact', as it specifically addresses the implications of AI-generated content on voters' perceptions and the potential for misinformation. It also touches on 'Data Governance' regarding the management and reporting of AI-generated media but is less direct in that category. Both 'System Integrity' and 'Robustness' have limited direct relevance as the text primarily focuses on deceptive media regulations rather than the broader functional capabilities or performance benchmarks of AI systems.


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

The text primarily deals with regulations involving 'artificial intelligence' specifically within the context of political advertisements. It establishes guidelines on its use in electoral processes, thus aligning closely with the 'Politics and Elections' sector. While it has implications for other sectors like 'Government Agencies and Public Services' due to enforcement measures and regulatory oversight, the primary focus remains on electoral integrity. All other sectors, including 'Judicial System', 'Healthcare', 'Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment', 'Academic and Research Institutions', 'International Cooperation and Standards', 'Nonprofits and NGOs', and 'Hybrid, Emerging, and Unclassified', do not have direct connections in this context.


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

Description: Censorship of social media; creating cause of action for deletion or censorship of certain speech; establishing requirements for certain action. Effective date.
Summary: The bill establishes legal actions against social media platforms for censoring or deleting users' political and religious speech, mandating transparency in their standards and ensuring protection for candidates.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Feb. 5, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Rob Standridge (sole sponsor)
Last action: Second Reading referred to Judiciary (Feb. 6, 2024)

Category:
Societal Impact
System Integrity (see reasoning)

This text specifically addresses the implications of algorithms in social media platforms, particularly regarding their use to censor or shadow ban speech that pertains to political or religious contexts. Since it talks about the manipulation of algorithmic processes and the impact they may have on speech, it clearly aligns with the categories of Social Impact and System Integrity. Social Impact is relevant due to the implications of censorship on freedom of expression, potential biases in algorithms, and the psychological and societal effects of such actions. System Integrity is touched upon through the regulation of algorithms and transparency in how they operate within social media platforms. Data Governance might be somewhat relevant given the handling of user data, but it focuses primarily on transparency rather than data management practices. Robustness does not appear to align strongly with the text, as it does not discuss performance benchmarks or certification processes for algorithms. Overall, the strongest implications lie in Social Impact and System Integrity.


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

The text pertains primarily to the regulation of social media, which directly connects to the sector of Politics and Elections, particularly where it mentions the handling of political speech and candidates. It also relates to Government Agencies and Public Services since laws governing social media impact public services related to communication. However, the text does not specifically address the judicial system, healthcare, or the other sectors listed, thereby resulting in lower relevance scores for those respective sectors. The strongest connections are with Politics and Elections due to its direct discussion around candidates and political speech, while Government Agencies and Public Services is slightly relevant due to the regulatory nature of the legislation.


Keywords (occurrence): algorithm (4) show keywords in context

Summary: H.R. 9913 aims to prevent the Federal Communications Commission from regulating the disclosure of artificial intelligence-generated content in political ads, asserting Congress's constitutional authority to legislate on this matter.
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: Oct. 4, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress

Category:
Societal Impact (see reasoning)

The text focuses on H.R. 9913, which seeks to prohibit the FCC from enforcing rules related to the disclosure of AI-generated content in political advertisements. This legislation directly addresses the impact of AI on political processes, which relates to the fairness and transparency in political advertising. Given that it explicitly pertains to AI and its regulation in a political context, this is highly relevant to the Social Impact category due to potential implications for misinformation and public trust. However, it does not delve into data governance, system integrity, or robustness concerning AI technology. Therefore, it is scoring higher primarily in social impact.


Sector:
Politics and Elections (see reasoning)

The text explicitly mentions AI in the context of political advertisements and the role of the FCC, indicating a regulatory focus on the intersection of AI and the political landscape. This aligns closely with the Politics and Elections sector, as it discusses the implications of AI in campaign strategies and electoral processes. The text does not address other sectors related to government services, healthcare, or business environments, which were not mentioned in this particular piece of legislation. Other sectors such as Government Agencies and Public Services, Judicial System, etc., are also not relevant here.


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

Description: CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- ELECTRONIC IMAGING DEVICES - Includes visual images that are created or manipulated by digitization, or without the consent of the person, within the purview of the crime of unauthorized dissemination of indecent material and expands jurisdiction of the crime.
Summary: The bill criminalizes unauthorized dissemination of digitally created or manipulated indecent images without consent, expanding jurisdiction to include various locations associated with the crime.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: April 3, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: John Edwards (10 total sponsors)
Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study (April 24, 2024)

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

The text discusses criminal offenses related to electronic imaging devices, specifically focusing on the unauthorized manipulation and dissemination of images, including those created or altered using artificial intelligence (AI). The consideration of AI-generated images falls under Social Impact due to implications for privacy, consent, and potential harm to individuals depicted in such images. It also touches on Data Governance as it pertains to data accuracy and consent in the use of imagery, particularly regarding the management of personal images in the context of privacy laws. System Integrity is relevant as the text discusses unauthorized disclosures and the need for protective measures, while Robustness is less applicable as it does not directly address performance benchmarks or compliance standards for AI systems. Therefore, the relevance to Social Impact and Data Governance is particularly strong, while System Integrity shows moderate relevance because of the contemplations on security and consent.


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

The text addresses the unauthorized dissemination of images created or manipulated by electronic means including AI, which is particularly relevant to the context of Privacy in the Digital Realm. It does not specifically focus on sectors like political campaigns, healthcare, etc., but covers broader implications for all sectors affected by such technologies. Government Agencies are implicated as they would be involved in the enforcement of these laws. The mention of potential harm to individuals could connect with the Judicial System, but it is primarily focused on the act of unauthorized dissemination rather than legal processes. Overall, sectors directly related to privacy standards and public safety are most relevant, leading to a higher score for Government Agencies, while the other sectors receive lower scores due to the focus not aligning with their descriptions.


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

Summary: The bill includes multiple executive communications, such as emergency funding notifications and various regulatory updates from the Department of Defense and other agencies, submitted to relevant congressional committees for review.
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: Sept. 27, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress

Category: None (see reasoning)

The text, which is a record of congressional communications, does not explicitly mention AI or any related terminology such as algorithms, machine learning, automated decision-making, etc. The references are primarily about funding requirements, acquisition regulations, and rules concerning various government departments, without any clear implications for the societal impact of AI, data governance, system integrity, or robustness. Therefore, relevance to the categories is extremely low.


Sector: None (see reasoning)

Similar to the category reasoning, the text does not indicate any connection to sectors related to politics, government, or the judiciary in the context of AI usage or regulation. The communications concern regulatory rules and funding decisions that do not involve AI applications in political campaigns, public services, healthcare, or any other specified sectors. Hence, all sector relevance is minimal.


Keywords (occurrence): automated (1)

Description: To require agencies that use, fund, or oversee algorithms to have an office of civil rights focused on bias, discrimination, and other harms of algorithms, and for other purposes.
Summary: The Eliminating Bias in Algorithmic Systems Act of 2024 mandates federal agencies using algorithms to establish civil rights offices addressing bias and discrimination, ensuring oversight and reporting to mitigate algorithmic harms.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Nov. 1, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Summer Lee (11 total sponsors)
Last action: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. (Nov. 1, 2024)

Category:
Societal Impact
Data Governance (see reasoning)

The text predominantly addresses the impact of algorithms, particularly in terms of bias and discrimination. The establishment of offices of civil rights within agencies that oversee or utilize algorithms specifically highlights concerns about the societal implications of such technologies. Hence, it has a direct link to the Social Impact category, as it seeks to mitigate harms caused by algorithmic systems to ensure fairness and protection against discrimination. The Data Governance category is also relevant since addressing bias in algorithmic decision-making inherently requires thoughtful data practices and governance. System Integrity and Robustness are less directly applicable here; while the integrity of the algorithms is important, the text focuses more on civil rights and societal implications than on technical performance or compliance standards. Therefore, I anticipate higher scores for Social Impact and Data Governance while expecting lower scores for System Integrity and Robustness.


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

This legislation is particularly relevant to various sectors. The Government Agencies and Public Services sector gets a high score, as the text mandates that federal agencies implement civil rights offices for algorithm oversight. The Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment sector is moderately relevant due to the implications of biases in algorithms affecting employment and other opportunities regulated by agencies. The Academic and Research Institutions sector could also be relevant, as the act encourages the engagement of academic experts to address biases, though this is less direct compared to the other sectors. Other sectors like Politics and Elections, Judicial System, Healthcare, Nonprofits and NGOs are less relevant, as the text does not focus on these specific areas. Thus, I anticipate higher scores predominantly for Government Agencies and Public Services, with moderate score allocation for Private Enterprises and Academic Institutions.


Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (1) machine learning (1) algorithm (4) show keywords in context

Description: An act to add Chapter 25 (commencing with Section 22756) to Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code, relating to artificial intelligence.
Summary: Assembly Bill 331 mandates impact assessments for automated decision tools to prevent algorithmic discrimination in California, promoting transparency by requiring disclosure of tool purposes and user notifications.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Feb. 1, 2024
Status: Other
Primary sponsor: Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (2 total sponsors)
Last action: From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56. (Feb. 1, 2024)

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

The text heavily focuses on the implications and responsibilities surrounding the use of automated decision tools, particularly how they interface with civil rights protections. It discusses algorithmic discrimination and requires developers and deployers to perform impact assessments, which directly aligns with addressing the social implications and potential adverse effects of AI systems on individuals. Therefore, it is extremely relevant to the category of Social Impact. For Data Governance, the text emphasizes the requirements for accurate data handling and the need for transparency in data usage regarding automated decision tools, which strongly connects to data governance issues, indicating a score of 4. The section on System Integrity is relevant but somewhat less direct, as it mentions the need for human oversight and governance programs; thus, it receives a score of 3. Finally, for Robustness, while assessment and evaluation of automated systems are required, there is less detail on performance benchmarks or compliance standards, yielding a score of 2.


Sector:
Politics and Elections
Government Agencies and Public Services
Judicial system
Healthcare
Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment
Academic and Research Institutions (see reasoning)

The act specifically addresses the deployment of automated decision tools across various sectors, indicating a broad relevance. In the context of Politics and Elections, it is relevant as matters of algorithmic decision-making can directly impact voting and electoral processes, hence receiving a score of 3. For Government Agencies and Public Services, the text mentions the role of local government agencies as deployers, thereby indicating a moderate level of relevance, scoring 4. The Judicial system is mentioned in terms of how automated decision tools can influence legal proceedings, which ties in moderately well, hence a score of 3. The Healthcare sector is specifically touched upon regarding health care decisions, marking it relevant and deserving a score of 4. Private Enterprises and Labor is significantly impacted by the automated decision tools due to employment practices outlined, receiving a score of 5. The Academic and Research context is also relevant due to the implications for educational assessments, scoring 4. International Cooperation and Standards wasn't specifically addressed, resulting in a score of 1. Nonprofits and NGOs were not explicitly indicated nor are they central to the text, scoring a 1. Finally, Hybrid, Emerging, and Unclassified relevance would score a 2 as it touches on various new applications of AI across sectors.


Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (4) automated (63) show keywords in context

Summary: A series of public bills and resolutions were introduced addressing various issues, including consumer credit information, immigration, technology promotion, energy efficiency, Long COVID research, and disaster relief, among others.
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: Oct. 1, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress

Category:
Societal Impact
Data Robustness (see reasoning)

The legislation contains a specific mention of artificial intelligence and machine learning in H.R. 9903, which proposes to provide training and education related to AI and machine learning. This indicates a direct engagement with topics pertinent to the Social Impact category as it relates to educational institutions and worker training in AI technologies. Additionally, the impacts of AI on various sectors can further connect this text to the categories of Data Governance, System Integrity, and Robustness, though those connections are less explicit as the focus is on education and training. However, due to the strong emphasis on education concerning AI, the relevance to Social Impact is significant due to its implications on societal adaptation to AI technologies and the potential for fairness in technological advancement.


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

The only clear mention of artificial intelligence in the legislation relates to providing increased access to training and education for Department of Defense personnel, which situates this bill primarily within the context of Government Agencies and Public Services due to its focus on governmental training programs. The implications for other sectors, such as Academic and Research Institutions, could be inferred depending on how this training might blend into broader educational efforts, but the text does not explicitly connect to those sectors. There is no clear mention of AI in sectors such as Politics and Elections or Healthcare, which diminishes the relevance of those categories. Overall, while relevant primarily to Government Agencies and Public Services, the legislation's significant inclusion of AI warrants consideration for sectors related to education and training as well.


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

Description: Urging The United States Congress To Pass The "protecting Americans From Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act" To Divest Ownership Of Tiktok Or Be Subject To A Nationwide Ban.
Summary: The bill urges Congress to pass the "Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act," requiring TikTok's parent company to divest or face a nationwide ban due to national security concerns.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: March 8, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Gene Ward (sole sponsor)
Last action: Referred to JHA, referral sheet 22 (March 14, 2024)

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

The text revolves around cybersecurity concerns related to TikTok, stressing national security risks due to foreign ownership and the potential impact of its algorithm on U.S. users. It speaks to the broader implications of how AI algorithms—like those used by TikTok—manipulate content feeds and user engagement, which corresponds with societal impacts, particularly regarding the younger population's privacy and psychological well-being. The potential for misinformation and erosion of trust in platforms that utilize AI algorithms further ties it to social implications. That's why the relevance to the Social Impact category is significant. Data Governance is also relevant here as the text raises concerns about data sharing with foreign entities and the implications for user privacy. System Integrity is relevant since issues of cybersecurity and algorithmic control of information flow are discussed, significantly impacting the integrity of user data and protection from foreign oversight. Lastly, Robustness receives moderate relevance, as while the discussion touches on algorithmic impacts, it does not specifically delve deep into benchmarks or auditing processes for AI systems.


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

The text addresses the implications of TikTok—a platform with a significant user base within the U.S.—on issues of government regulation and cybersecurity, which ties closely to the Government Agencies and Public Services sector as it touches upon Congressional actions concerning public safety and civil rights regarding information control and privacy. There is no direct mention of judicial processes or healthcare regulations, making the relevance for those sectors negligible. The text highlights the political implications of AI, particularly in influencing the younger demographic through targeted content, thus bearing some relevance to the Politics and Elections sector as it highlights foreign influence on American discourse via algorithmic manipulation. However, without direct references to electoral processes, the relevance is limited. This text does not explicitly fit into sectors like Healthcare, Private Enterprises, or Nonprofits and NGOs, leading to lower relevance scores in those categories. International Cooperation is also slightly relevant due to the mention of foreign entities but lacks depth to score higher. Academic and Research Institutions relevance would require a more direct engagement with educational issues or research on AI impacts, which is missing here.


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Summary: The bill outlines various committee meetings scheduled for May 16, 2024, in the Senate and House, addressing topics such as defense, healthcare, and financial stability.
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: May 15, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress

Category: None (see reasoning)

The text outlines various committee meetings scheduled for a specific date in Congress. Although one item refers to legislation concerning the exploitation of artificial intelligence and enabling technologies, the overall text lacks substantive discussion or analysis of social impacts, data governance, system integrity, or robustness specifically related to AI. The single reference to AI doesn't indicate a wide-ranging legislative effort or significant implications that would uniquely fit the broader terms of these categories. Therefore, the relevance to the categories is minimal.


Sector:
International Cooperation and Standards (see reasoning)

In the list of committee meetings, there is a reference to the Foreign Affairs committee addressing exploitation of artificial intelligence and its implications. However, the lacks comprehensive discussion on how AI intersects with political campaigns, public services, healthcare, or other specified sectors. Given the limited context and focus on broader legislative activities without depth in any one sector, the relevance is low.


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Description: Automated license plate reader systems; authorizing certain use. Effective date.
Summary: The bill authorizes the use of automated license plate reader systems by law enforcement for specific purposes like criminal investigations, while establishing privacy protections and regulations regarding data management.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Feb. 5, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Bill Coleman (2 total sponsors)
Last action: Measure failed: Ayes: 13 Nays: 28 (March 14, 2024)

Category:
Data Governance
System Integrity (see reasoning)

The text primarily discusses the use of automated license plate reader systems, emphasizing their application in law enforcement and the associated policies. The relevance to the categories is analyzed as follows: For Social Impact, while there are implications regarding privacy and public safety, the main focus of the text is on operational mechanics rather than direct impacts on societal behavior or individual rights, hence a score of 2. In Data Governance, the legislation clearly outlines how data is processed, stored, and made available, thus indicating significant concern for data handling laws, earning a score of 4. The System Integrity category is relevant as well since there are mandates for operational policy and auditing, deserving a score of 4. Finally, Robustness does not apply here, as the text does not introduce new benchmarks or auditing standards; therefore, it receives a score of 1. Therefore, the relevant scores point towards the effective mechanisms and checking of the automated systems through governance, making Data Governance and System Integrity significant themes in this legislation.


Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services (see reasoning)

The text is highly relevant to the Government Agencies and Public Services sector, as it discusses the operational use of AI-driven technology in law enforcement, along with the requirements concerning the permit and operation of these systems by public authorities. This sector score earns a 5. It loosely touches on Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment regarding the implications for private firms, especially in terms of data management, but relevant details are scarce, leading to a score of 2. Judicial System implications may arise as the law impacts how automated systems interact with legal standards, also resulting in a score of 2. Other sectors, such as Healthcare, Academic and Research Institutions, Politics and Elections, International Cooperation and Standards, Nonprofits and NGOs, and Hybrid/Emerging, show no connections to the text, scoring 1s across the board. Therefore, the Government Agencies and Public Services sector is strongly represented in this text with a focus on AI applications in law enforcement.


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