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Summary: This bill pertains to a congressional hearing investigating alleged misconduct by the federal government, focusing on its cooperation with financial institutions for surveillance and data collection on citizens, raising concerns about civil liberties.
Collection: Congressional Hearings
Status date: March 7, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: House of Representatives

Category: None (see reasoning)

The text revolves around a congressional hearing regarding the alleged weaponization of the Federal Government. Although there are no explicit mentions of AI or its derivatives in the text, the themes of surveillance and data privacy discussed in the context may tangentially connect to AI-related concepts—especially if one considers AI's role in data analytics and profiling. However, these connections are weak, and the text does not address any of the specific themes of the defined categories, making an assignment challenging. The discussions primarily center around government practices and concerns about privacy without directly involving AI systems, making the relevance of categories like Social Impact or Data Governance minimal. As such, scores assigned are low across all categories.


Sector: None (see reasoning)

The text primarily focuses on congressional discussions about government actions against citizens, with no direct mention of the use of AI in the sectors outlined. The hearing addresses topics like financial surveillance and data sharing between the FBI and financial institutions but does not involve sectors like politics or public services directly in relation to AI applications. While there are references to government processes and policies affecting citizens, the absence of explicit AI mentions in relation to the defined sectors leads to low relevance scores. The text lacks the content necessary for higher assessments within the defined sectors, leading to a low scoring across the board.


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

Summary: The DEFIANCE Act of 2024 aims to combat non-consensual digital forgeries, specifically sexually explicit images, by allowing victims to pursue civil action for damages and privacy protection.
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: July 11, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress

Category:
Societal Impact
Data Governance (see reasoning)

The DEFIANCE Act of 2024 focuses heavily on the implications of digital forgeries, particularly those created using AI technologies such as machine learning and artificial intelligence. This relevance primarily falls within the Social Impact category due to the harmful effects of deepfakes on individuals and the wider societal framework, as it addresses issues such as consent, privacy violations, mental health impacts, and the potential for harassment and extortion facilitated by AI-created content. Data Governance is also relevant, as the text discusses the management of digital forgeries, consent for their production, and implications for personal data regarding identifiable individuals depicted in these forgeries. There is less relevance for System Integrity and Robustness since the text does not primarily focus on the technical integrity or performance benchmarking of AI systems, but rather on their usage and the legal implications surrounding their application. Therefore, the document is extremely relevant to Social Impact due to its focus on individual harm and societal effects and moderately relevant to Data Governance due to its connections to privacy and data management ethics.


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

The DEFIANCE Act of 2024 primarily addresses the impact of deepfakes and digital forgeries on individuals, which suggests strong relevance in sectors intersecting with legal accountability and protections for individuals (Judicial System), public safety (Government Agencies and Public Services), and mental health concerns. While it touches on societal trust issues, it does not directly engage with political campaigns or operations, nor does it significantly address AI's role within healthcare or nonprofit sectors. Thus, it is very relevant to the Judicial System due to the civil actions described against non-consensual digital forgeries, moderately relevant to Government Agencies and Public Services, which might involve enforcement or public safety implications resulting from the act, and slightly relevant to sectors concerning private enterprises, as it could implicate businesses involved in production, distribution, or regulation of such content. Overall, the strongest sector alignment is with the Judicial System and Government Agencies, as the act's intentions focus on safeguarding individuals from harms attributed to AI technologies.


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

Description: Enacts the "Swift Act"; defines terms; requires social media platforms to promptly remove unlawful publications of intimate images within twenty-four hours of the submission of the report; provides for attorney general enforcement; makes unlawful dissemination or publication of an intimate image a class E felony.
Summary: The "Swift Act" mandates social media platforms to remove unlawful intimate images within 24 hours of reporting, allows attorney general enforcement, and increases penalties for such violations.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Feb. 12, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Jacob Blumencranz (sole sponsor)
Last action: held for consideration in science and technology (May 29, 2024)

Category:
Societal Impact
System Integrity (see reasoning)

The text explicitly mentions 'generative artificial intelligence' as a technology that can generate or modify content including images, which ties directly into the implications of AI's role in the dissemination of intimate images. This element is central to the legislation and underscores a growing recognition of the societal risks posed by AI technologies in the context of privacy and personal harm, making it very relevant to the Social Impact category. The provisions requiring social media platforms to act against the unlawful publication of such images further align with responsible governance around AI. The topic of automation in managing these reports also suggests a consideration for the integrity of data handling systems, hinting at relevance to System Integrity. However, it does not directly address data management practices, data protection, or systemic benchmarking, which limits its relevance to Data Governance and Robustness. Overall, the strongest connections lie with Social Impact and System Integrity, with Social Impact being the most pertinent aspect given the legislative intent to protect individuals from AI-driven harms.


Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services (see reasoning)

The text discusses the application of generative AI in the context of social media, a sector that aligns primarily with Government Agencies and Public Services due to the involvement of the attorney general in enforcement and regulation. Although it relates to protections in the digital landscape, it does not specifically cover areas like Politics and Elections, Judicial System, Healthcare, Private Enterprises, or Academic Institutions. The focus is primarily on social media platforms and their responsibilities in managing AI-generated content related to intimate images, which does not extend effectively to broader organizational or sectoral impacts. Therefore, while it may indirectly touch on some aspects of public services as it relates to legal enforcement, none of the other sectors are clearly addressed.


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

Summary: The bill mandates the Department of Defense to create a ledger and conduct risk assessments for military uses of artificial intelligence, ensuring accountability and oversight of such technologies.
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: July 11, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress

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

The text explicitly addresses the management of risks related to military use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). It proposes a structured approach for the Department of Defense to create a ledger that catalogues and assesses the use of AI in military systems, which clearly falls under the societal impact of AI. It emphasizes the accountability of developers in maintaining accuracy, cybersecurity, privacy, and bias considerations, along with the risks of civilian harm. Thus, there is a strong connection to the Social Impact category. The Data Governance category is also relevant, given the requirements for structured data management and assessments, which encompass secure and accurate collection practices of AI data sets. The System Integrity category is pertinent due to the need for risk assessments and oversight in the deployment of these systems, ensuring they are maintained under secure conditions. Lastly, Robustness has relevance because it discusses evaluations and assessments to ensure the functionalities of AI systems meet expected benchmarks and standards. Therefore, this text is crucial to all four categories, particularly emphasizing social impact due to its focus on military and civilian implications.


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

The primary focus of the text is on the military, discussing the use of AI in military systems directly. This links it predominantly to the Government Agencies and Public Services sector, as the legislation is aimed at enhancing the processes within the Department of Defense. While there may be some relevance to the Judicial System in terms of accountability and oversight of military actions involving AI, it is not a primary focus. The text does not specifically address sectors like Healthcare, Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment, Academic and Research Institutions, International Cooperation and Standards, Nonprofits and NGOs, or Hybrid, Emerging, and Unclassified sectors. Thus, the most fitting sector designation is for Government Agencies and Public Services.


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

Description: Board of Health; hospital regulations; use of smoke evacuation systems during surgical procedures. Requires the Board of Health to amend its regulations to require that every hospital where surgical procedures are performed adopt a policy requiring the use of a smoke evacuation system for all planned surgical procedures. The bill defines "smoke evacuation system" as smoke evacuation equipment and technologies designed to capture, filter, and remove surgical smoke at the site of origin and to ...
Summary: This bill amends Virginia's hospital regulations to mandate the use of smoke evacuation systems during surgical procedures, enhancing patient safety and health standards in hospitals.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: March 28, 2024
Status: Passed
Primary sponsor: Lamont Bagby (sole sponsor)
Last action: Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0249) (March 28, 2024)

Category: None (see reasoning)

The text primarily focuses on regulations regarding hospital practices and specific requirements for surgical smoke evacuation systems. There is no direct mention or implications related to AI, algorithms, or automated decision-making processes, which are central to the definitions of the categories. Hence, none of the categories score above a 1 as they do not pertain to AI-related issues as defined by the keywords provided.


Sector: None (see reasoning)

The text strictly addresses hospital regulations without delving into how AI pertains to these regulations. There is no indication of AI applications influencing healthcare delivery or regulation within the document. Thus, no sectors are relevant given they pertain narrowly to the specific legislative objective concerning smoke evacuation systems in surgical settings.


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

Summary: The bill concerns a hearing by a congressional subcommittee investigating alleged censorship and "weaponization" of the federal government by the Biden administration against social media companies.
Collection: Congressional Hearings
Status date: May 1, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: House of Representatives

Category:
Societal Impact
System Integrity (see reasoning)

The text focuses on terms associated with the regulation of social media and the implications of government pressure on these platforms regarding misinformation and censorship. It does involve algorithm changes requested by the government, thereby hinting toward control over online content and potential biases present within AI algorithms. However, it does not delve deeply into broader social implications, data integrity, security, transparency in AI systems, or performance benchmarks necessary for robustness assessments. The relevance to each category varies significantly, especially in how directly the text addresses core concerns outlined in the categories.


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

The text discusses the use of AI in the context of social media specifically, referencing how algorithms are manipulated by government influence, which could impact public opinion and discourse. It touches upon the relevance to sectors through mentions of government interaction with tech companies, but many sectors like healthcare or international standards are not present, limiting slightly the scope of relevance.


Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (1) algorithm (3) show keywords in context

Summary: The bill requires Enterprises to notify the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) about activities substantially similar to existing ones, ensuring compliance and oversight in mortgage-related operations.
Collection: Code of Federal Regulations
Status date: Jan. 1, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Office of the Federal Register

Category:
Societal Impact
System Integrity (see reasoning)

The text revolves around the procedures and requirements for notifying the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) about activities related to automated loan underwriting systems. The text explicitly mentions 'automated loan underwriting,' which pertains to the use of algorithms and potentially AI to assess mortgage applications. However, it primarily deals with regulatory compliance and operational standards rather than broader social impacts or governance of AI technologies. Therefore, the relevance to the categories significantly varies. The mentions of 'automated loan underwriting' fall under the themes of System Integrity, as it addresses oversight in AI processes, while the implications of such automated systems can tie into Social Impact, particularly regarding consumer protections and accountability. Data Governance relevance is low due to a lack of direct mention of data management practices within AI systems, and Robustness is minimal since it does not discuss benchmarks for AI performance.


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

The text is focused on the processes related to the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s oversight of mortgage activities and automated systems in finance. While the processes involve the financial sector and may touch on implications of AI in lending practices, the text does not specifically address sectors such as healthcare, politics, or nonprofits. However, it connects adequately to Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment given its focus on loan underwriting practices that could affect employment and business operations in the financial sector. It is less applicable to other sectors, earning it a score of 4 for Private Enterprises since the reference to automated systems impacts businesses directly. Other sectors such as Government Agencies and Public Services may be seen as marginally relevant but not sufficient to warrant a higher score.


Keywords (occurrence): automated (2) show keywords in context

Summary: The bill S. 2770 aims to establish regulations against AI-generated deepfakes in political contexts to protect election integrity and public trust, while balancing free speech rights.
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: July 31, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress

Category:
Societal Impact
System Integrity (see reasoning)

The text discusses various aspects of AI, particularly its implications for democracy and elections. It emphasizes the risks posed by AI technologies, especially deepfakes, to the electoral process and the need for regulations or guardrails to mitigate these threats. Topics such as ensuring public trust and preventing misinformation are key elements, directly aligning with the relevance to social impact. The text also hints at the governance of AI-related processes without extensively covering data management or system integrity, hence it has moderate relevance in those areas. However, the focus predominantly remains on the societal implications and the regulatory framework necessary to address AI's impact, making social impact highly relevant, while the other categories receive lower scores due to less direct emphasis.


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

The text mainly addresses AI's impact on political campaigns and elections, highlighting the challenges posed by deepfakes in the context of misinformation and public trust. Thus, it has a strong connection to the 'Politics and Elections' sector given the active discussion surrounding election integrity, the use of AI in political advertisements, and the implementation of regulatory measures to protect voters. The engagement of bipartisan efforts to regulate AI in this context also indicates a concentration on Political and Elections sectors. While there are some mentions of government functions in overseeing these regulations, the predominant focus is on the electoral implications, hence other sectors such as Government Agencies receive moderate scores due to tangential mentions.


Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (1) deepfake (3) show keywords in context

Summary: The bill establishes a high-performance computing program within the Department of Defense, focusing on constructing supercomputers and developing artificial intelligence systems for military applications.
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: July 11, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress

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

The text explicitly references 'Artificial Intelligence' and discusses the establishment of high-performance computing programs for military applications, which touches on the technological implications of AI on society. However, it primarily focuses on military and defense applications rather than broader social impacts or ethical considerations, thus the relevance to Social Impact is moderately relevant. It also touches on data management as it discusses the training of AI systems using curated datasets, which can be associated with Data Governance. Additionally, there are implications for System Integrity due to the security and transparency necessary in military AI applications. Robustness is somewhat relevant due to mentions of high-performance computing and advanced AI systems, but lacks specifics about benchmarks or compliance necessary for a higher score. Overall, the categories relate appropriately to the AI content discussed, given the military context and focus on high-performance AI applications.


Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services (see reasoning)

This legislation focuses primarily on military applications of AI, which closely relates to the Government Agencies and Public Services sector, as it involves the use of AI in federal defense operations. The Judicial System is not directly relevant here, as there are no mentions of AI usage in legal contexts. Healthcare, Private Enterprises, Labor, Academic Institutions, and Nonprofits are not addressed in this text, leading to a score of 1 for those sectors. There may be some relevance to International Cooperation and Standards, depending on how military AI applications are approached globally, but this document does not provide enough information to support a higher score. The Hybrid, Emerging, and Unclassified category isn't fitting either, as the text is very specific to the military context.


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

Summary: The bill outlines required accounting methods and procedures for Rural Utilities Service (RUS) borrowers, ensuring compliance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) principles for accurate financial reporting.
Collection: Code of Federal Regulations
Status date: Jan. 1, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Office of the Federal Register

Category: None (see reasoning)

The text primarily deals with accounting methods and procedures for RUS borrowers and does not contain references to artificial intelligence, data governance regarding AI, system integrity of AI systems, or robustness relating to AI benchmarks. It is largely focused on financial reporting and utility management, thus showing minimal relevance to the AI categories specified. There is no mention of AI's social impact or related issues in this context, nor of data governance specific to AI systems. Similarly, there are no references to integrity or robustness requirements for AI systems within this text.


Sector: None (see reasoning)

The text does not specifically address or involve AI applications or regulations in any of the defined sectors. It focuses solely on accounting principles and procedures necessary for borrowers of the RUS, with no connection to sectors such as politics, healthcare, or public services in relation to AI. As a result, it has no relevance to any of the described sectors.


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

Description: Stating the intent of the General Assembly that the Department of Information Technology evaluate the feasibility of creating a 3-1-1 portal utilizing artificial intelligence and that the Department prioritize the creation of the portal if feasible.
Summary: The bill establishes a Maryland 2–1–1 and 3–1–1 Board to create a unified statewide 3–1–1 system for nonemergency information and referrals, incorporating AI for a more efficient portal.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: May 9, 2024
Status: Passed
Primary sponsor: Cheryl Kagan (sole sponsor)
Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 450 (May 9, 2024)

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

The text specifically discusses the evaluation and development of a nonemergency information and referral portal utilizing artificial intelligence. This operation implies a significant focus on how AI can enhance public service access and efficiency. The potential impacts on society, such as improved responsiveness to nonemergency situations, indicate a substantial relevance to the Social Impact category. The incorporation of AI suggests considerations around its ethical use, accountability, and the mitigation of any biases or discrimination that may arise. Thus, the Social Impact category is scored highly relevant. The use of AI in this context also indicates a need for proper Data Governance, as legislative guidelines for data handling within the system are implicitly required. System Integrity and Robustness are also relevant due to the legislative implications for maintaining the quality and reliability of AI-driven systems, ensuring oversight, and establishing performance benchmarks. Therefore, all categories are relevant to varying degrees but particularly to Social Impact and Data Governance due to the nature of the system being discussed.


Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services (see reasoning)

The sector discussions mainly pertain to the implications of AI in Government Agencies and Public Services, as the legislation explicitly outlines the creation of a 3–1–1 service system utilizing AI. This aligns directly with concerns regarding the application of AI in governmental functions, enhancing service delivery to citizens through technology. Although there could be aspects of the Judicial System and Healthcare in broader contexts, they are less directly addressed. Since this text primarily focuses on the use of AI by a government department for public services, Government Agencies and Public Services receives the highest relevancy score.


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

Description: The Act would require a disclosure of the use of AI or other similar technology in campaign ads. The Act would create a way to enforce the requirement and to impose a fine for violations. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.7). Requires a disclosure of the use of synthetic media in campaign communications. Provides for the enforcement of the requirement. Subjects a violation of the requirement to a civil penalty not to exceed $10,000. Exempts certain entities and content from the requirement. Decla...
Summary: Senate Bill 1571 regulates the use of artificial intelligence in campaign communications in Oregon, requiring disclosures for manipulated media and establishing penalties for violations. It intends to ensure transparency in election-related messaging.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: March 28, 2024
Status: Passed
Primary sponsor: Aaron Woods (36 total sponsors)
Last action: Effective date, March 27, 2024. (March 28, 2024)

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

The text explicitly addresses the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and synthetic media in campaign communications. It mandates disclosure requirements for AI-generated content in campaign advertisements, focusing on accountability and transparency in the political process. This relevance ties closely to social impacts, as it seeks to mitigate misinformation and protect voters from being misled by AI-manipulated media. It also touches on system integrity by enforcing legal remedies for violations, ensuring that election laws are upheld in the context of AI use. Data governance is less relevant than the others since it mostly deals with infringement of election laws rather than data accuracy or management directly, yet the requirement for disclosures touches on issues of truth and transparency in data presentation. Robustness does not apply here as it focuses on performance metrics rather than the ethical use of AI in campaigns.


Sector:
Politics and Elections
Judicial system (see reasoning)

The text is directly related to the political sector because it discusses legislation concerning the use of artificial intelligence in campaign communications, particularly regarding how such technologies influence elections and public trust. The specific mention of campaign communications, enforcement of disclosure requirements, and penalties for violations highlights the interplay between AI technology and the electoral process. The relevance to other sectors is minimal as the focus is strictly on political campaign regulations and the impact of AI on voter information.


Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (2) synthetic media (5) show keywords in context

Description: DIGITAL ASSETS -- Amends and adds to existing law to establish provisions for central bank digital currencies.
Summary: This bill establishes regulations for central bank digital currencies in Idaho, defining digital assets, mining rights, and taxation exemptions, while prohibiting certain CBDC transactions.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Feb. 16, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: State Affairs Committee (sole sponsor)
Last action: Filed in Office of the Chief Clerk (March 19, 2024)

Category: None (see reasoning)

The text addresses the establishment of provisions for central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) but does not explicitly relate to AI, algorithms, or automated systems involved in decision-making processes. The connections to social implications of technology like digital assets may touch on areas that invoke AI, particularly around algorithmic governance, data management, and societal impacts. However, the lack of direct references to key AI-related terms means that the relevance is limited. Hence, it will be rated as slightly relevant in regard to Social Impact due to the potential influence of digital currencies on marginalized groups and misinformation. The other categories do not pertain to the content sufficiently to warrant higher relevance as they do not focus directly on AI systems or their characteristics.


Sector: None (see reasoning)

The text outlines regulations and definitions surrounding digital assets and central bank digital currencies, which can indirectly relate to sectors like Government Agencies and Public Services, especially around regulations and operational standards. However, none of the sectors other than Government Agencies appear to directly involve AI functions or applications in their descriptions. While the regulations could have implications for financial transactions handled by automated governance structures, no explicit references to AI applications were made. Therefore, the relevance across the sectors is limited but could be deemed slightly relevant for Government Agencies based on the description provided.


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

Summary: The bill addresses the economic impacts of climate change on outdoor recreation, emphasizing its significance to American culture and economy. It aims to highlight the urgent need for policymaking to mitigate these risks.
Collection: Congressional Hearings
Status date: March 20, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Senate

Category: None (see reasoning)

This text primarily discusses climate costs related to outdoor recreation and does not mention AI-specific terms like Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or algorithms. As such, it doesn't address any aspects of societal impact, data governance, system integrity, or robustness in relation to AI. Therefore, all categories receive a score of 1, reflecting that they are not relevant to the text's focus.


Sector: None (see reasoning)

The text focuses on climate change and its impact on outdoor recreation, which does not fit directly into any of the specified sectors involving AI. While outdoor recreation has economic implications, the overall discussion does not address AI's role in politics, government, or any area specified in the sectors listed, leading to a score of 1 for all sectors.


Keywords (occurrence):

Summary: The bill establishes principles for state agencies to determine costs related to the administration of SNAP, including software ownership, information security requirements, and the allocation of direct and indirect costs, ensuring efficient program management.
Collection: Code of Federal Regulations
Status date: Jan. 1, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Office of the Federal Register

Category:
Data Governance
System Integrity (see reasoning)

This document primarily deals with the administration and cost allocation for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) by state agencies. It contains references to software and information systems, addressing their procurement, ownership rights, and security requirements. However, it does not delve into any specific social impacts of AI or machine learning systems. Instead, the security and data management aspects cursorily touch upon the implications of technology usage in administrative tasks without any explicit mention of AI technologies or their societal implications. Therefore, the relevance to Social Impact is low. Data Governance can be moderately relevant, as there are references to the need for security and management of information systems, suggesting a governance structure is in place. System Integrity is more pertinent due to mentions of security requirements and oversight processes for information systems, while Robustness is less applicable since the document doesn't mention benchmarking or auditing processes for AI performance. Overall, the scores reflect a connection to security-related aspects rather than a direct engagement with AI or its consequentiality.


Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services (see reasoning)

The text addresses the administration of SNAP, which is a public service. It outlines security requirements for information systems used in this administration, indicating the use of technology in government services. However, it does not provide specific insights into the impact of AI within the context of SNAP administration, nor does it detail AI applications in the delivery of public services beyond basic information system security. This gives Government Agencies and Public Services a moderately relevant rating, while other sectors such as Politics and Elections, Judicial System, Healthcare, Private Enterprises, Academic Institutions, International Cooperation, Nonprofits, and Hybrid sectors are not significantly addressed within this text. Therefore, the scores reflect the primary relevance to government service administration without a direct AI linkage.


Keywords (occurrence): automated (1)

Summary: The bill outlines procedures and policies for federal crop insurance, detailing application requirements, contract terms, and conditions for coverage, emphasizing compliance for indemnity payment eligibility.
Collection: Code of Federal Regulations
Status date: Jan. 1, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Office of the Federal Register

Category: None (see reasoning)

The text primarily outlines provisions of a crop insurance policy as governed by the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation. It predominantly focuses on contractual terms, application procedures, and guidelines for agricultural coverage without specific references to AI technologies or concepts. Therefore, none of the categories of Social Impact, Data Governance, System Integrity, or Robustness directly apply. The text lacks references to the implications or applications of AI within the agricultural or insurance policies, leading to low relevance for all categories.


Sector: None (see reasoning)

The content discusses crop insurance policies relevant to agriculture rather than any particular sector which discusses the use and regulation of AI in actionable sectors. There is no reference to AI's role in politics, government operations, healthcare, or any other significant sectors described. As the text is solely focused on agricultural insurance, it does not fit well with any of the predefined sectors regarding AI, resulting in a score of 1 for each sector.


Keywords (occurrence): automated (1)

Summary: The bill, titled "Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act," aims to enhance online safety for minors by establishing requirements for platforms regarding data protection, harm prevention, and parental controls.
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: July 24, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress

Category:
Societal Impact
Data Governance (see reasoning)

The text outlines provisions under the 'Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act,' focusing on the impacts of online platforms and their features on minors. The sections mention terms such as 'personalized recommendation systems' and 'design features' that manipulate user behavior, which indicate considerations related to AI-driven systems. This Act significantly addresses societal implications, including mental health harms and user safety concerning exploitation and privacy, making it highly relevant to the Social Impact category. As it also addresses regulations for managing personal data related to minors, there is a moderate relevance to Data Governance as well. System Integrity and Robustness are touched upon but not extensively, primarily revolving around safety measures and oversight requirements rather than deep technical mandates.


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

The legislation directly relates to Government Agencies and Public Services as it regulates how online platforms, which are essential services for communication and information sharing, must operate concerning minors. It also has implications for healthcare in terms of potential harms related to mental health and user well-being that online platforms can cause. While aspects of judicial oversight may be relevant concerning the enforcement of regulations, the primary focus here is more on digital services than a direct connection to the judicial system itself. Thus, the political implications are significant but not exhaustive.


Keywords (occurrence): automated (2) recommendation system (9) show keywords in context

Summary: The bill outlines the procedures and requirements for Federal savings associations to establish, acquire, or relocate branches and agency offices, including public notice, comment periods, and approval from the OCC. Its purpose is to ensure compliance and maintain a safe banking system while facilitating access to financial services.
Collection: Code of Federal Regulations
Status date: Jan. 1, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Office of the Federal Register

Category: None (see reasoning)

The text primarily focuses on regulations concerning the establishment and relocation of branches for Federal savings associations and does not specifically address AI systems or their impact on society, data governance, integrity, or performance benchmarks. There are no references to AI, algorithms, or related technologies, making it largely irrelevant to the categories defined. Thus, all categories score low in relevance.


Sector: None (see reasoning)

The text relates to the federal banking regulations and procedures for branch establishment and does not address any specific sector associated with the use or regulation of AI. It does not involve political processes, public services, healthcare, labor, academic settings, international standards, or NGOs; hence all sectors score low.


Keywords (occurrence): automated (1)

Description: Modifies provisions relating to electronic communications
Summary: The bill modifies electronic communication laws by prohibiting the distribution of deceptive deepfakes targeting voters before elections, establishing penalties, and regulating telemarketing practices in Missouri.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: March 27, 2024
Status: Engrossed
Primary sponsor: Ben Baker (sole sponsor)
Last action: SCS Reported Do Pass (S) (April 25, 2024)

Category:
Societal Impact
Data Governance (see reasoning)

The text contains specific provisions related to the use of artificial intelligence, particularly in the context of creating synthetic media and deepfakes. Given the potential impact of AI-generated content on society, public discourse, and the electoral process, the relevance to the Social Impact category is high. The legislation aims to regulate deceptive media that could misinform voters and affect their decision-making, which directly addresses societal issues related to trust in electoral processes and the implications of AI-driven misinformation. On the Data Governance front, while there are references to managing data related to deepfakes and media disclosures, it does not extensively cover comprehensive data governance principles like accuracy, rectification, or privacy measures explicitly. System Integrity and Robustness considerations are present but are not the primary focus, as the text primarily concentrates on preventing misinformation through regulation rather than establishing technical benchmarks or security measures. Consequently, Social Impact scores the highest due to its direct engagement with the societal dimensions of AI, while Data Governance follows but does not reach the threshold for assignment.


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

The legislation has a significant focus on the intersection of AI and elections, particularly regarding the impact of AI-generated media on voter information and decision-making. This directly aligns with the Politics and Elections sector due to its explicit mention of regulations designed to combat misinformation through deepfakes in electoral contexts. Government Agencies and Public Services are indirectly involved as state regulatory frameworks are mentioned, but there is no extensive discussion surrounding how AI may be utilized in delivering public services. The Judicial System could be engaged in terms of enforcing penalties for violations related to misinformation; however, the emphasis on that aspect is minimal. In summary, the legislation is exceptionally relevant to the Politics and Elections sector, moderately relevant to Government Agencies and Public Services, and barely touches upon other sectors.


Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (3) deepfake (9) synthetic media (4) show keywords in context

Summary: The bill outlines the responsibilities of registered mortgage loan originators, detailing when they must provide unique identifiers and examples of activities that classify them as loan originators to ensure compliance with mortgage licensing regulations.
Collection: Code of Federal Regulations
Status date: Jan. 1, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Office of the Federal Register

Category: None (see reasoning)

This text primarily details the activities and regulations surrounding mortgage loan originators without mentioning AI-related aspects. Terms such as 'automated systems' may imply some technology use, but there is no explicit discussion of AI technologies, algorithms, or the implications of using these systems. Thus, while there may be incidental references to technology, they do not connect sufficiently with AI concepts as outlined in the categories.


Sector: None (see reasoning)

The text is focused on mortgage loan originators and their specific activities, which does not align with the sectors defined, particularly regarding political oversight, public services, healthcare, or similar areas. There is no engagement with sectors like government operations or employment practices within the context of AI. The references to processes involve human oversight and manual handling rather than AI-driven solutions.


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