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Summary: H.R. 7147 establishes a pilot program to test a predictive risk-scoring algorithm for overseeing Medicare payments for durable medical equipment and clinical diagnostic laboratory tests.
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: Jan. 30, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress
Societal Impact
System Integrity
Data Robustness (see reasoning)
The text discusses a proposed legislation (H.R. 7147) that involves the use of a predictive risk-scoring algorithm within the Medicare program. This directly relates to AI, as predictive algorithms often involve elements of machine learning and artificial intelligence designed to analyze data and make predictions. Given its focus on oversight, accountability, and potential impacts on individual healthcare recipients, this text is particularly relevant to the 'Robustness' and 'System Integrity' categories, as it references the evaluation of algorithmic performance and implies the need for security and transparency standards in health-related AI applications. The implications on social fabric hint at 'Social Impact' consideration but less emphasis is placed on data governance in this excerpt beyond the context of healthcare.
Sector:
Healthcare (see reasoning)
The text specifically refers to legislation that employs a predictive algorithm in the Medicare context, falling squarely within the healthcare sector. The use of algorithms for risk-scoring in healthcare directly addresses legislative implications for patient care and oversight, and it also relates to the regulatory environment around medical technologies. There are no references to other sectors like government operations or elections, focusing instead on the healthcare industry directly.
Keywords (occurrence): algorithm (1) show keywords in context
Summary: The Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act prohibits distribution and updates of applications controlled by foreign adversaries, like TikTok. It aims to safeguard U.S. national security from foreign interference.
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: March 13, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress
Societal Impact
Data Governance
System Integrity (see reasoning)
The text focuses on legislation aimed at addressing the influence of applications controlled by foreign adversaries, with a notable mention of TikTok. Although 'Artificial Intelligence' or other specific AI terms related to algorithms and machine learning are not explicitly included in the text, it refers indirectly to technology aspects by mentioning content recommendation algorithms. This suggests a casual association with System Integrity concerns regarding how these apps may influence user behavior or disseminate information, which can represent broader AI implications. Still, the text primarily addresses national security rather than directly focusing on AI impacts, governance, or integrity protocols.
Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services
International Cooperation and Standards
Hybrid, Emerging, and Unclassified (see reasoning)
The legislation primarily addresses issues relevant to state security and foreign influence through applications like TikTok. It mentions data sharing and user privacy concerns, indicating some relevance for Government Agencies and Public Services. However, there is no specific focus on how these applications impact elections or the judicial system. The primary theme throughout is national security regarding foreign adversarial control over applications rather than direct regulation in sectors like healthcare, employment, or educational institutions.
Keywords (occurrence): algorithm (2) show keywords in context
Summary: The bill aims to address national security threats posed by foreign-controlled applications, specifically targeting TikTok, but criticism arises over its limited approach and potential First Amendment issues.
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: March 15, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress
Data Governance (see reasoning)
The text discusses concerns regarding potential cybersecurity threats posed by applications like TikTok, particularly focusing on algorithm manipulation without addressing the broader context of cybersecurity measures. It emphasizes the need for comprehensive strategies rather than piecemeal approaches. This relates slightly to Social Impact due to implications for individual rights and public discourse, but does not deeply engage with the impact of AI systems. Data Governance is relevant due to the mention of digital privacy protections and management of sensitive personal information, unlike System Integrity or Robustness, which are not directly addressed. The legislation does not focus on benchmarks or standards for AI performance, making Robustness less relevant. Overall, the Social Impact is modestly relevant, while Data Governance has a somewhat stronger connection due to its focus on privacy and data management.
Sector:
Politics and Elections (see reasoning)
This text pertains primarily to the implications of AI and algorithmic decision-making in the context of political discourse and national security. There is a basis for relevance to Politics and Elections due to the concerns raised about algorithm manipulation and potential First Amendment violations that pertain to free speech. There is a slight connection to Government Agencies and Public Services given the potential for governmental regulation of these applications. Other sectors like Healthcare, Private Enterprises, and Academic Institutions do not have a direct relevance in this context. Therefore, while it touches slightly on governmental regulation in the context of cybersecurity, the more substantial relevance lies in its political implications.
Keywords (occurrence): algorithm (1) show keywords in context
Description: To establish international artificial intelligence research partnerships, and for other purposes.
Summary: The International Artificial Intelligence Research Partnership Act of 2024 aims to establish AI research partnerships between U.S. cities and their international counterparts to enhance cooperation and promote U.S. leadership in AI, while ensuring national security.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: June 11, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Norma Torres
(sole sponsor)
Last action: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (June 11, 2024)
The legislation's title and description indicate a focus on establishing international artificial intelligence research partnerships. This suggests a potential impact on collaboration in AI research on a global scale, particularly in fostering cooperative endeavors that may involve considerations of ethics, governance, and regulatory frameworks. However, without explicit text detailing the specifics, it is difficult to assess how this ties directly to the categories concerning social impact, data governance, system integrity, or robustness. The lack of detailed information means that while it suggests relevance, it doesn't provide substantive grounds for a strong categorization.
Sector:
Academic and Research Institutions
International Cooperation and Standards (see reasoning)
The title suggests a focus on international cooperation in AI research which can be indirectly linked to various sectors. Politics and Elections may be slightly relevant due to possible implications in regulatory frameworks affecting research. Government Agencies and Public Services could be connected if the partnerships involve state or federal initiatives. However, without detailed text, the significance is limited. The categorization remains relatively weak across the different sectors, mainly indicating a general potential interest rather than robust applications or legislation specific to each sector.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (7) show keywords in context
Description: Encouraging The United States Congress To Pass The Nurture Originals, Foster Art, And Keep Entertainment Safe Act Of 2023 (no Fakes Act) And The No Artificial Intelligence Fake Replicas And Unauthorized Duplications Act Of 2024 (no Ai Fraud Act).
Summary: The bill encourages Congress to pass two acts aimed at safeguarding artists and individuals from exploitation by artificial intelligence, promoting artistic freedom and rights over personal likenesses.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: March 8, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Lynn Decoite
(10 total sponsors)
Last action: Report adopted, referred to JDC. (March 25, 2024)
Societal Impact (see reasoning)
The text revolves around the legislative initiatives aimed at regulating the use of artificial intelligence in creative fields to prevent exploitation and misappropriation of likenesses and voices. It addresses social impacts related to artistic freedom and the protection of individuals against AI misuse, directly linking to accountability and consumer protections. The text also emphasizes the need for safeguards against AI exploitation, reinforcing its relevance to social impact related to AI. Data governance is somewhat relevant but not directly applicable since it primarily focuses on legislation rather than specific data management aspects. System integrity and robustness receive low scores as the focus is not on the security, transparency, or performance benchmarks of AI systems. Overall, this text reflects legislative concerns about AI's impact on society and individuals, primarily rooted in the social impact category.
Sector:
Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment (see reasoning)
The text is fundamentally tied to the arts and entertainment sector due to its nature of promoting legislative action focused on protecting artists against the misuse of AI technologies. It mentions initiatives specifically aimed at safeguarding the rights of creators and individuals within the creative workforce, marking a clear relevance to the entertainment sector. The mention of overall rights and protections does connect yet somewhat marginally to other sectors like government and public services but does not provide sufficient detail to warrant higher scores for those. Given the primary focus on artistic and creative rights, the relevance is high for the arts sector while being lower across other sectors.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (4) show keywords in context
Description: A bill to authorize the Director of the National Science Foundation to identify grand challenges and award competitive prizes for artificial intelligence research and development.
Summary: The AI Grand Challenges Act of 2024 authorizes the National Science Foundation to establish prize competitions for advancing AI research in critical areas like health and national security, aiming to stimulate innovation.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: May 1, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Cory Booker
(3 total sponsors)
Last action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (May 1, 2024)
Societal Impact
Data Governance
System Integrity
Data Robustness (see reasoning)
This legislation emphasizes the identification and collaboration on grand challenges specific to AI research and development. The focus on stimulating AI through competitive prizes directly ties into the categories of Social Impact, Data Governance, System Integrity, and Robustness. Each of these areas is addressed through sections of the bill that focus on establishing benchmarks, transparency, and safety in AI endeavors, while also aiming to tackle global challenges through innovative AI solutions.
Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services
Healthcare
Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment
Academic and Research Institutions
Nonprofits and NGOs (see reasoning)
The bill is relevant to multiple sectors as it addresses the application of AI in various fields including health, cybersecurity, and more. It supports AI applications across sectors like government agencies, healthcare, and academic institutions due to its framework for innovation through competitive prizes and established metrics for success. The bill promotes inter-agency collaboration, impacting how government operates in relation to AI, thereby making it broadly impactful across sectors.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (4) show keywords in context
Description: Requires DOS to adopt rules relating to election security; requires DOS to create certain manuals; authorizes PACs & political committees to have poll watchers; authorizes designate watchers for absentee vote processing locations; provides requirements for printed ballots & voter certificate envelopes; requires retention of materials; requires audits; provides requirements for transportation & chain of custody for ballots; revises storage, identification, and signature verification requiremen...
Summary: The bill, HB 1669, establishes comprehensive security measures for Florida elections, enhancing procedures for absentee voting, ballot handling, monitoring, and auditing to ensure integrity and transparency.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: March 8, 2024
Status: Other
Primary sponsor: Rick Roth
(2 total sponsors)
Last action: Died in Ethics, Elections & Open Government Subcommittee (March 8, 2024)
The text primarily focuses on election security and processes without any explicit mentions or implications of AI technologies. While technologies such as information systems are mentioned, these do not encompass the scope of AI as defined by the keywords provided. Terms like 'voting systems', 'information technology', or any associated technologies do not directly correlate with AI or automated decision-making systems. Therefore, the relevance of the text to the categories defined is minimal.
Sector:
Politics and Elections
Government Agencies and Public Services (see reasoning)
The text is closely related to the electoral process and includes measures for enhancing election security, which can indirectly influence how technology and data are integrated into elections, but again, it does not specifically address the role of AI within these processes. Therefore, the relevance to the sectors remains low.
Keywords (occurrence): automated (3) algorithm (1) show keywords in context
Description: Social Media Amendments
Summary: The Social Media Amendments bill in Utah aims to address harms to minors from excessive social media use by allowing civil actions against social media companies, defining electronic communication harassment, and establishing protections and definitions regarding algorithmically curated services.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: March 13, 2024
Status: Passed
Primary sponsor: Jordan Teuscher
(2 total sponsors)
Last action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing (March 13, 2024)
Societal Impact (see reasoning)
The text primarily addresses the impact of algorithmically curated social media on minors, which directly relates to issues of social impact by focusing on mental health outcomes associated with social media use. As such, it touches on accountability for these platforms in regard to potential psychological harm, thus reflecting the need for new fairness metrics related to AI-driven algorithms. The provisions mention the role of algorithmic content curation, which can lead to discrimination in mental health outcomes and prompts concerns about implications for minors. Therefore, this legislation is very relevant to the Social Impact category. For Data Governance, while it may touch on aspects of user data protection, it lacks direct regulations concerning data accuracy or bias, resulting in a lower relevance score. The System Integrity category is even less relevant as there are no mandates for transparency or security measures concerning AI systems mentioned explicitly. Lastly, the Robustness category similarly lacks connection as there are no provisions focusing on performance benchmarks for AI systems. Overall, the legislation’s emphasis on societal harm to minors from AI algorithms reflects significant social impact relevance.
Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services
Healthcare (see reasoning)
The text discusses issues surrounding the impact of social media on minors, which fits broadly under the sector of Government Agencies and Public Services as it involves state legislation aimed at protecting vulnerable populations through societal oversight. However, it does not directly address the use of AI within government operations or policy changes, making its relevance moderate. The link to Judicial System is slightly present due to the establishment of private rights of action but is not robust enough to score highly. There's some connection to Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment as it does concern social media companies, but the focus is more on harm to minors than business practices. Although the connection to Academic and Research Institutions could be moderately relevant given the mental health aspects, it does not specifically address research or educational contexts. The alignment with International Cooperation and Standards is negligible, and the same goes for Nonprofits and NGOs. Therefore, the only strong relevance is to Government Agencies and Public Services, given the regulatory nature of the proposed amendments.
Keywords (occurrence): algorithm (5) show keywords in context
Description: To coordinate Federal research and development efforts focused on modernizing mathematics in STEM education through mathematical and statistical modeling, including data-driven and computational thinking, problem, project, and performance-based learning and assessment, interdisciplinary exploration, and career connections, and for other purposes.
Summary: The Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act aims to enhance STEM education by modernizing math curricula through mathematical and statistical modeling, promoting data-driven learning, and facilitating career connections.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Sept. 24, 2024
Status: Engrossed
Primary sponsor: Chrissy Houlahan
(4 total sponsors)
Last action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sept. 24, 2024)
Societal Impact
Data Robustness (see reasoning)
The text outlines a legislative effort to modernize mathematical education in STEM, acknowledging the relevance of mathematical and statistical concepts to fields such as artificial intelligence and machine learning. These concepts are essential for the development, understanding, and application of algorithms and models, which can impact numerous societal aspects. However, the primary focus is on education and skill development rather than directly addressing consequences, regulation, or ethical implications of AI in society. Therefore, while AI is mentioned and indirectly connected, the relevance to broad social impact issues might not be as strong. Similarly, issues of data governance, system integrity, and robustness are not the main focus here as it is primarily about educational frameworks and partnerships. Hence, scores assigned reflect the nature of AI's mention in the context of education rather than direct regulatory impact.
Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services
Healthcare
Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment
Academic and Research Institutions
Nonprofits and NGOs (see reasoning)
The legislation is primarily focused on improving mathematical and statistical modeling education, which is critical for various sectors that rely on data-driven decision making, including healthcare, private enterprises, and government operations. However, it does not specifically target the use of AI in these sectors. Instead, it supports foundational education that could enrich the workforce across sectors. While AI's integration into STEM education reflects potential future applications in these sectors, and the mention of AI could suggest a relevance to all sectors, the bill lacks a direct focus on regulatory implications or sector-specific applications of AI. As such, the scoring reflects potential but not explicit sector-focused intent.
Keywords (occurrence): machine learning (1) algorithm (1) show keywords in context
Summary: This bill outlines the process for issuing official interpretations by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, providing regulatory guidance on electronic fund transfers and related financial activities.
Collection: Code of Federal Regulations
Status date: Jan. 1, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Office of the Federal Register
The text primarily focuses on the issuance of official interpretations concerning financial regulations without any explicit references to AI technologies or their applications. The mention of aspects such as electronic fund transfers and access devices relates to financial institutions rather than AI-related systems. Therefore, the categories of Social Impact, Data Governance, System Integrity, and Robustness do not apply here as there are no specific mentions or implications of AI technology that would affect society, data handling, system security, or performance benchmarks associated with AI developments.
Sector: None (see reasoning)
Similar to the reasoning for the category decisions, the text does not pertain to any of the nine predefined sectors concerning AI usage. The text covers regulations related to electronic fund transfers and consumer protection within financial institutions without any specific mention of political, governmental, legal, healthcare, or other sector implications tied to AI applications. As such, each sector receives a score of 1, indicating no relevance.
Keywords (occurrence): automated (18) show keywords in context
Description: Requires the owner, licensee or operator of a generative artificial intelligence system to conspicuously display a warning on the system's user interface that is reasonably calculated to consistently apprise the user that the outputs of the generative artificial intelligence system may be inaccurate and/or inappropriate.
Summary: This bill mandates that generative AI systems display warnings about potential inaccuracies or inappropriate outputs to users. Violators face penalties based on user count or a maximum fine.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: May 3, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Clyde Vanel
(2 total sponsors)
Last action: substituted by s9450a (June 6, 2024)
Societal Impact
Data Governance
System Integrity
Data Robustness (see reasoning)
The legislation pertains to the necessity of providing warnings about the outputs of generative AI systems, which has implications for social responsibility and consumer protection. This clearly connects to the Social Impact category as it addresses the effects of AI outputs on individuals and society at large. It also involves issues of data integrity and user trust. The Data Governance category is relevant due to the need to manage and oversee the accuracy of AI outputs, which relates to how AI systems handle information. The System Integrity category applies here as ensuring transparency and accountability in how outputs are generated contributes to the security and trustworthiness of AI systems. Lastly, the Robustness category is relevant as well since the legislation indirectly addresses quality assurance in AI outputs, which could lead to the establishment of benchmarks for generative AI systems to meet. Hence, all four categories have relevant connections.
Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services
Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment (see reasoning)
The text primarily addresses the implications of generative AI in the context of consumer protection, requiring businesses to display warnings on AI systems. This directly relates most strongly to the Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment sector, as it regulates the behavior of companies utilizing generative AI technologies and dictates compliance practices for user awareness and safety. Additionally, there are implications for the Government Agencies and Public Services sector because public institutions may also need to adhere to such regulations if they utilize generative AI in their services. The text does not directly address other sectors (e.g., Healthcare or Judicial System) as it focuses mainly on business practices related to AI technology usage.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (5) machine learning (1) automated (1) show keywords in context
Description: An act relating to creating oversight and liability standards for developers and deployers of inherently dangerous artificial intelligence systems
Summary: The bill establishes oversight and liability standards for developers and deployers of inherently dangerous artificial intelligence systems, ensuring safety measures and consumer protection against potential risks.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Jan. 9, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Monique Priestley
(12 total sponsors)
Last action: Read first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development (Jan. 9, 2024)
Societal Impact
System Integrity (see reasoning)
This bill explicitly focuses on the oversight and liability associated with 'inherently dangerous artificial intelligence systems'. It outlines safety, risk management, and accountability measures for developers and deployers of AI systems, which directly correlates with the concepts of Social Impact (Addressing potential harms caused by AI, accountability, and consumer protections) and System Integrity (Ensuring safety protocols, performance assessments, and compliance). While it mentions elements of transparency and oversight, it does not focus significantly on data management or governance directly, nor does it propose new benchmarks for AI performance to a meaningful extent, leading to lower relevance for Robustness. Overall, the strongest connections are to the Social Impact and System Integrity categories due to their focus on harm prevention and accountability in the use of AI.
Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services
Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment (see reasoning)
The bill is most relevant to Government Agencies and Public Services as it establishes a framework for the oversight of AI systems, which aligns with public service responsibilities. It may also pertain to Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment due to the implications of liability and safety for businesses employing AI systems. However, it does not specifically address the healthcare sector nor establish frameworks typically associated with the Judicial System. Its provisions do not align closely with the other sectors either, thus the highest relevance is identified in Government Agencies and Public Services, with some potential connection to Private Enterprises. Overall, the primary focus on regulatory oversight places its strongest relevance in the public sector.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (45) automated (2) show keywords in context
Summary: The bill focuses on assessing the effectiveness and trustworthiness of America's vaccine safety systems, particularly in light of shortcomings revealed during the COVID-19 pandemic, aiming to enhance public trust and prepare for future health crises.
Collection: Congressional Hearings
Status date: March 21, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: House of Representatives
The text primarily addresses issues related to vaccine safety and public health strategies, with a significant focus on building trust in health systems. While there are discussions on the effectiveness of vaccine systems and potential adverse events, there is no explicit mention or relevance to AI, algorithms, or data governance associated with AI technologies. Therefore, relevance is minimal across all categories, especially since AI does not clearly feature in the text's content.
Sector: None (see reasoning)
The text centers on vaccine safety systems and public health discussions without any emphasis on AI applications or regulations. Unlike sectors dealing with AI directly, the focus remains strictly on health-related concerns, making its applicability to sectors related to AI and technology extremely low. Consequently, all sectors receive the lowest score.
Keywords (occurrence): automated (1) show keywords in context
Summary: The bill outlines permissible services that corporate credit unions can provide to members, establishes procedures for adding new services, and sets governance standards for credit union boards. Its aim is to ensure safe and sound operations while maintaining member service quality.
Collection: Code of Federal Regulations
Status date: Jan. 1, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Office of the Federal Register
The text primarily focuses on permissible services related to corporate credit unions under the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). It does not contain explicit references to artificial intelligence or related technologies such as algorithms, automated systems, or machine learning tools. While it mentions electronic financial services—that might hint at areas where AI could be applicable—there is no direct or clear connection to social impact issues, data governance challenges, system integrity requirements, or robustness benchmarks as none of the services mentioned in the regulations involve AI systems directly. This renders all four categories not relevant to the overall content of the text.
Sector: None (see reasoning)
The text primarily deals with the regulatory framework for corporate credit unions and the types of services they can offer to their members. There is no mention of AI being used in political contexts, government services, judicial processes, healthcare applications, private enterprises, academic research, or international cooperation. Consequently, the categories of sectors are also not relevant to the content, as the legislation does not touch upon AI applications in these contexts.
Keywords (occurrence): automated (2) show keywords in context
Summary: The bill outlines procedures for American Indian tribes to withdraw and return funds from Federal trust status, ensuring compliance with management plans, and providing technical assistance for fund management.
Collection: Code of Federal Regulations
Status date: April 1, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Office of the Federal Register
The text primarily discusses the protocols for tribal funds management, including withdrawal, return, compliance audits, and technical assistance for tribes regarding their investments. There is no explicit mention of AI-related concepts or terminology throughout the text, and the focus is almost entirely on financial processes, regulatory compliance, and trust fund management. Therefore, the relevance of AI concepts to the legislative themes is negligible.
Sector: None (see reasoning)
The text describes procedures regarding the management of tribal funds within federal trust and outlines steps for compliance and technical assistance. However, it lacks any references or implications toward AI utilization in the sectors mentioned. This makes it irrelevant for each of the defined sectors as they pertain to the legislative use or regulation of AI in various fields. The text remains focused on financial and administrative governance rather than political, public service, judicial, healthcare, private enterprise, academic, or non-profit applications of AI, thereby scoring 1 in relevance across all sectors.
Keywords (occurrence): automated (1)
Summary: The MedShield Act of 2024 establishes a pandemic preparedness program utilizing artificial intelligence to enhance biological threat response and safeguard public health in the U.S.
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: July 11, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress
Societal Impact
System Integrity (see reasoning)
The text discusses the use of artificial intelligence within the framework of a new program called the MedShield Program, aimed at pandemic preparedness and response. It explicitly mentions 'artificial intelligence' multiple times, including its role in pathogen surveillance, vaccine development, and therapeutic interventions. This focus on AI's application to public health and safety has direct implications for social impact, particularly regarding health security and the accountability mechanisms that may arise from using AI in critical situations. However, it does not delve deeply into data governance or system integrity directly; while some aspects may involve data management or system oversight implicitly, they are not the primary focus. Therefore, social impact is extremely relevant, data governance is slightly relevant, system integrity is moderately relevant, and robustness is not prominently represented.
Sector:
Healthcare
International Cooperation and Standards (see reasoning)
The text is highly relevant to the healthcare sector as it specifically discusses utilizing AI to improve pandemic preparedness and response, which is directly related to public health. The mention of coordinating with federal agencies and international partners also points to the governmental aspect of AI application in healthcare. Although it may touch on public services broadly, the emphasis on health initiatives strongly aligns it with healthcare rather than general public service legislation. Thus, healthcare is extremely relevant, while other sectors such as government agencies may be slightly relevant due to the involvement of health agencies in the program.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (8) show keywords in context
Summary: The bill outlines various committee meetings focused on military nominations, consumer protection against AI scams, natural resource management, and addressing cybersecurity threats, among other topics.
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: Nov. 19, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress
Societal Impact
Data Governance
System Integrity (see reasoning)
The text includes significant references to artificial intelligence, specifically within the context of addressing frauds and scams enabled by AI. This has direct implications for social impact, as it discusses protecting consumers from potential harms caused by AI-enabled systems. The mention of measures to safeguard against consumer fraud aligns closely with the themes of accountability and consumer protection within AI legislation. The topic of ensuring fairness and the prevention of discrimination in AI decision-making processes gives a strong relevance to the social impact category, suggesting the need for societal oversight in AI applications. The data governance category also plays a role since fraud prevention requires accurate data handling, though this is less emphasized in comparison to social impact. System integrity is relevant due to the need for reliable and secure AI systems that provide transparency and mitigate risks. Robustness is not as evidently addressed since there are no references to performance benchmarks or auditing standards. Therefore, social impact and data governance will be scored higher, with system integrity being moderately relevant due to the context of security and oversight within AI applications. Robustness will receive a lower score due to lack of explicit references.
Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services
Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment (see reasoning)
The text specifically mentions the regulation of artificial intelligence in consumer protection contexts, particularly around fraud and scams. This directly relates to how AI is employed in the private sector, affecting consumers and businesses alike, thereby showcasing its relevance for the Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment sector. Additionally, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation's focus on protecting consumers from AI-enabled fraud hints at governmental oversight in public services. However, while the healthcare sector is crucial in AI discussions, it does not pertain to this text. Hence, the scoring for Private Enterprises is high, and for Government Agencies it is also notable due to the preventative measures discussed. Other sectors such as Politics, Judicial, Academic, International, Nonprofits, and Hybrid, Emerging sectors have little to no relevance and will be scored accordingly.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (2) show keywords in context
Summary: The bill requires the President to assess the inflationary impacts of major executive orders and mandates resumption of border wall construction with a focus on security technology investment.
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: Jan. 17, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress
The text primarily discusses legislative measures concerning inflation accountability and border security technology. It does not explicitly deal with Artificial Intelligence (AI) or related terminologies such as algorithms, machine learning, or automated decision-making processes. Therefore, while technology is mentioned in relation to surveillance and detection, it does not specifically necessitate regulations or standards pertaining to AI. Given this lack of direct references to AI, none of the categories related to AI legislation are highly relevant. The text addresses border security but does not include specific provisions or concerns about social impact, data governance, system integrity, or robustness as they pertain to AI.
Sector: None (see reasoning)
The text discusses legislative amendments and proposals related to inflation accountability and border security operations. It references agency roles and technological implementations, indicating an operational focus rather than regulatory issues related to AI. While there are mentions of technology in surveillance contexts, the text does not touch upon how AI is utilized or regulated, nor does it specify provisions for ethical or legal standards regarding AI usage in these sectors. Consequently, the legislation lacks direct relevance to the given sectors, particularly because AI is not a focus here, leading to low scores across all sector categorizations.
Keywords (occurrence): automated (1)
Description: Amends the University of Illinois Hospital Act and the Hospital Licensing Act. Provides that before using any diagnostic algorithm to diagnose a patient, a hospital must first confirm that the diagnostic algorithm has been certified by the Department of Public Health and the Department of Innovation and Technology, has been shown to achieve as or more accurate diagnostic results than other diagnostic means, and is not the only method of diagnosis available to a patient. Sets forth provisions ...
Summary: The bill mandates hospitals in Illinois to certify diagnostic algorithms, ensuring accuracy and non-discrimination, while also requiring patient consent and options for alternative diagnosis methods.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Feb. 8, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Daniel Didech
(sole sponsor)
Last action: Referred to Rules Committee (Feb. 8, 2024)
Societal Impact
Data Governance
System Integrity (see reasoning)
The text makes significant mentions of 'diagnostic algorithm' as an application of AI in healthcare, establishing a regulatory framework for its use in hospitals. It addresses issues of accuracy, transparency, and accountability in the use of these systems, which directly relate to social impacts and data governance. Since it specifies measures to ensure the biases and discrimination of AI systems are regularly evaluated and addressed, it speaks to social implications and ethical standards in AI usage. Therefore, this text is highly relevant to the Social Impact and Data Governance categories. Although the concern for system integrity is present through mentions of certification and oversight, it is not the main focus, hence the relevance is moderate. Robustness is less applicable here as the focus is not on benchmarks and performance standards, rather on ethical usage. Overall, the connection to AI is strong but with varying degrees of relevance to each category.
Sector:
Healthcare (see reasoning)
The text specifically addresses the use of AI in healthcare settings and the regulation of diagnostic algorithms utilized by hospitals. It outlines provisions that hospitals must comply with regarding the certification of such algorithms, accuracy standards, and the rights of patients regarding the use of these algorithms for diagnosis. Thus, the legislation is highly relevant to the Healthcare sector. While there are implications for other sectors (e.g., government agencies due to regulatory oversight), the primary focus remains on healthcare applications. Other sectors such as Politics and Elections, Judicial System, Private Enterprises, and Nonprofits do not fit as directly, reiterating that the strongest sector relevance is in Healthcare.
Keywords (occurrence): algorithm (31) show keywords in context
Summary: The SAVE Program requires state agencies to verify the immigration status of individuals applying for SNAP benefits using a designated system and outlines procedures and agreements for data use and protection.
Collection: Code of Federal Regulations
Status date: Jan. 1, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Office of the Federal Register
Data Governance (see reasoning)
The text primarily deals with the SAVE Program, which is focused on immigration status verification for SNAP benefits. While it mentions automated systems in a verification context, it does not explicitly address the broader implications of AI usage or its social impact. The use of automated verification suggests some relation to data handling and processing, but it lacks depth regarding the implications of AI on privacy, fairness, or harm. Additionally, it does not discuss transparency or control measures typically required for AI systems. Thus, its relevance to the 'Social Impact', 'Data Governance', 'System Integrity', and 'Robustness' categories is limited. Overall, the text is more procedural and compliance-focused rather than substantive concerning AI.
Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services (see reasoning)
The SAVE Program relates to immigration verification for SNAP and involves some level of automated data handling; however, it does not address the use of AI technologies in a direct sense across sectors. The focus on SNAP benefits places it more within government services for immigrants rather than informing broader sectors such as healthcare or judicial systems. Its relevance to specific sectors is limited primarily to the regulatory framework surrounding immigration and social services. It’s therefore only slightly relevant to sectors like 'Government Agencies and Public Services', as it discusses automated systems to verify eligibility within government programs, while showing minimal connection to the other sectors outlined.
Keywords (occurrence): automated (2) show keywords in context