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Description: Prohibits political communication containing any photo, video or audio depiction of a candidate created in whole or in part through the use of generative artificial intelligence.
Summary: The bill, known as the "respect electoral audiovisual legitimacy (REAL) act," prohibits the use of generative artificial intelligence to create realistic depictions of political candidates in communication.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Feb. 5, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Jenifer Rajkumar (sole sponsor)
Last action: referred to election law (Feb. 5, 2024)

Category:
Societal Impact (see reasoning)

The provided text explicitly addresses the implications of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the context of political communication, specifically prohibiting its use in creating realistic depictions of candidates. This clearly falls under the 'Social Impact' category, as it pertains to potential misinformation, public discourse, and the integrity of electoral processes influenced by AI-generated content. The text does not directly address data governance, system integrity, or robustness, as it is primarily focusing on the social implications of AI in politics. Thus, 'Social Impact' is very relevant, while the other categories are not applicable.


Sector:
Politics and Elections (see reasoning)

The legislation specifically addresses the intersection of AI and political communication, aiming to regulate the use of generative AI in electoral contexts. Therefore, it is particularly relevant to the 'Politics and Elections' sector as it aims to enhance the integrity of political discourse and protect the electoral process from potential misuse of AI technologies. The other sectors, such as government agencies or healthcare, are not relevant here since the focus is strictly on political communication.


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

Description: To require Federal agencies to use the Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology with respect to the use of artificial intelligence.
Summary: The Federal Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Act of 2024 mandates federal agencies to adopt the NIST's Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework for managing AI risks in development and procurement processes.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Jan. 10, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Ted Lieu (4 total sponsors)
Last action: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (Jan. 10, 2024)

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

The text explicitly addresses AI through the proposal of a risk management framework for Federal agencies to guide their use of artificial intelligence. This legislation touches on elements of AI accountability, responsible use, standardization, and risk reduction, which closely aligns with multiple aspects of social impact as it aims to mitigate risks associated with AI and its impact on people and the environment. Data governance is relevant due to the emphasis on secure procurement and accurate implementation of AI, which implies managing data effectively. System integrity is also highlighted, particularly in regards to cybersecurity measures and oversight for AI systems as mandated by the legislation. Robustness is concerned with testing and validation standards, which are crucial for ensuring AI technologies are effective and reliable. Hence, each category has various degrees of relevance considering the nature of the bill and its implications on AI governance and regulation.


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

The text covers the use of AI in the context of government agencies and federal services, specifically mandating how these agencies should approach AI risk management. Given that it is directly aimed at federal agencies, it entails implications for the functionality and operations of Government Agencies and Public Services. While it touches on some broader themes that could intersect with other sectors (like the Judicial System regarding AI use in legal contexts or Healthcare in terms of managing medical data), it mainly concentrates on the operations of government agencies. The focus on federal procurement and implementation practices highlights its direct relevance to this sector.


Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (23) show keywords in context

Description: Artificial Intelligence Amendments
Summary: The Artificial Intelligence Amendments bill establishes the Artificial Intelligence Policy Act in Utah, defining AI usage regulations, liability for violations, disclosure requirements, and creating a regulatory office for overseeing AI practices.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: March 13, 2024
Status: Passed
Primary sponsor: Kirk Cullimore (2 total sponsors)
Last action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing (March 13, 2024)

Category:
Societal Impact
Data Governance (see reasoning)

The legislation discusses several provisions that relate directly to the impact of artificial intelligence on consumers, specifically addressing the liability associated with the use of generative AI in regulated occupations. The requirement for disclosure of AI interactions and the establishment of liability indicate a strong focus on consumer protection and accountability, which gives it a significant relevance to the Social Impact category. Additionally, the legislation's emphasis on regulatory oversight and policy formation for AI suggests a commitment to addressing the societal implications and ethical considerations surrounding AI usage, further reinforcing its strong relevance to Social Impact. The Data Governance category is relevant due to the focus on ensuring accurate and transparent interactions between consumers and AI systems, such as the requirement for clear disclosure when generative AI is involved. There is considerably less relevance to System Integrity and Robustness as they are more about foundational standards and benchmarking for AI systems rather than the focus of this legislation. Overall, while all four categories have some relevance, the Social Impact and Data Governance categories are the most pertinent due to direct references to consumer protection, liability, and reliability of AI systems.


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

The legislation specifically pertains to consumer interactions with generative AI and the associated regulatory implications. This aligns it closely with the Government Agencies and Public Services sector due to the establishment of an Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy and its role in implementing regulations. The Judicial System sector has relevance due to the implications for liability and consumer protection that may lead to court actions. However, while the legislation deals with the ethical use of AI and consumer rights in various regulated occupations, there is no direct mention of healthcare, politics or employment sectors, which reduces their relevance significantly. The International Cooperation and Standards sector's relevance is minimal as there is no mention of cross-border data practices or international standards. Thus, the legislation notably fits within the Government Agencies and Public Services and Judicial System sectors.


Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (45) show keywords in context

Description: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to competencies and core curriculum under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide that beginning in the 2026-2027 school year at least a half-credit computer science course shall be a high school graduation requirement; to require that such course shall not include virtual or remote instruction, subject to an exception; to provide for such exceptio...
Summary: The Quality Basic Education Act mandates that Georgia high school students must complete a computer science course for graduation starting in the 2030-2031 school year, aiming to address workforce needs and improve technological education.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Jan. 24, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Bethany Ballard (5 total sponsors)
Last action: House Withdrawn, Recommitted (Feb. 29, 2024)

Category:
Societal Impact (see reasoning)

This text pertains to educational legislation requiring a computer science course for high school graduation. The relevance to AI can primarily be seen through the section that defines 'computer science,' which explicitly mentions 'algorithmic processes' and the teaching of coding. While the bill emphasizes computer science rather than AI directly, the promotion and requirement for such courses may ultimately contribute to the development and understanding of AI concepts, laying a foundation for future engagement with AI technologies. Therefore, the Social Impact category is applicable due to its implications for education and workforce readiness in AI-related fields, while the Data Governance, System Integrity, and Robustness categories are less relevant, as they focus on issues not directly addressed in this bill, such as data management and system certification in AI contexts.


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

The legislation primarily addresses computer science education but can have implications across several sectors. For instance, it could influence private enterprises that rely on a skilled workforce in technology-related fields, particularly if those businesses are involved in AI. The educational focus may also impact research institutions, as a future workforce trained in computer science is likely to drive innovations in AI. However, there are no specific mentions of AI use within politics, government services, the judicial system, healthcare, or NGOs in this text, which limits its relevance in those areas. Thus, the Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment sector and Academic and Research Institutions sector seem the most relevant, but only moderately so.


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

Description: An Act relating to the state Artificial Intelligence Task Force; and providing for an effective date.
Summary: The bill establishes a state Artificial Intelligence Task Force to investigate AI technology, recommend ethical growth, and assess regulations for its use in Alaska's government.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: April 2, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: State Affairs (sole sponsor)
Last action: REFERRED TO FINANCE (April 24, 2024)

Category:
Societal Impact
Data Governance (see reasoning)

The text primarily pertains to the establishment of a state Artificial Intelligence Task Force aimed at investigating and making recommendations regarding the use and regulation of AI in state government and emerging technology markets. Regarding the Social Impact category, the legislation discusses the responsible growth of AI and making assessments of benefits and risks, which is very relevant to societal considerations. Data Governance is moderately relevant, as the focus is on regulation, but specifics about data management practices are not prominent. System Integrity is slightly relevant since the mention of regulation hints at aspects of oversight but lacks specific mandates for security or transparency. Robustness is not directly relevant as the text does not address benchmarks or performance standards explicitly. Overall, the task force's purpose aligns well with Social Impact, making this category the most pertinent.


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

The establishment of the AI Task Force is highly relevant to multiple sectors. In the context of Government Agencies and Public Services, the bill directly addresses the use of AI in state government, making it extremely relevant. The role of the task force extends to advising on regulatory frameworks, which could impact AI applications across various sectors. However, sectors like Politics and Elections and Judicial System receive lower scores as there is no direct mention of AI's impact on these areas within the text. Overall, the Government Agencies and Public Services sector is the most applicable due to the focus on state operations, while other sectors see lesser relevance.


Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (9) show keywords in context

Description: An Act To Be Known As The "mississippi Protect Health Data Privacy Act"; To Define Certain Terms; To Require Regulated Entities To Disclose And Maintain A Health Data Privacy Policy That Discloses Specified Information; To Prescribe Requirements For Health Data Privacy Policies; To Prohibit Regulated Entities From Collecting, Sharing And Storing Health Data Except In Specified Circumstances; To Prohibit Persons From Selling Health Data Concerning A Consumer Without First Obtaining Authorizati...
Summary: The Mississippi Protect Health Data Privacy Act prohibits unauthorized disclosure of consumer health data, mandates consent for data sharing, and ensures consumer rights to access, delete, and control their health information.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: March 5, 2024
Status: Other
Primary sponsor: Daryl Porter (sole sponsor)
Last action: Died In Committee (March 5, 2024)

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

The text explicitly pertains to health data privacy, emphasizing consent, the unauthorized sale of health data, and the requirements for the collection and sharing of health data. In terms of social impact, it directly addresses consumer protection and the potential harm caused by misuse of health data by regulated entities. This indicates a high relevance to consumer safeguards against discriminatory practices and the protection of individual rights, scoring it a 5. For data governance, the act details protocols for data collection, sharing, and storage, and enforces accuracy and accountability measures, warranting a score of 5. Regarding system integrity, while there are elements concerning transparency and consent, the focus is primarily on data privacy rather than overarching system security measures, leading to a score of 3. Lastly, robustness relates to performance benchmarks in AI specifically, which is not directly addressed in the text, resulting in a score of 1.


Sector:
Healthcare (see reasoning)

The act focuses on protecting consumer health data, which is particularly pertinent to the Healthcare sector due to its explicit reference to health services and personal health information management methods. It does not significantly address political aspects, government agency functions, legal implications, employment issues, academic use of AI, international cooperation, or nonprofit applications, leading to very low scores in those categories. Thus, the Healthcare sector is rated a 5 for its strong relevance to the bill's provisions, while other sectors score lower given their lack of coverage in the text.


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

Description: STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DIGITAL ASSET KEYS -- PROHIBITION OF PRODUCTION OF PRIVATE KEYS - Prohibits the compelled production of a private key as it relates to a digital asset, digital identity or other interest or right.
Summary: The bill prohibits the compelled production of private keys related to digital assets or identities in legal proceedings, aiming to protect individual privacy and ownership rights in the digital space.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: March 1, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Louis Dipalma (4 total sponsors)
Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study (April 9, 2024)

Category:
Data Governance (see reasoning)

The text does not explicitly address the societal impacts of AI, such as bias, discrimination, or consumer protections. While it touches on digital identities and assets, which could be indirectly related to AI applications, the primary focus is on the legal handling and security of private cryptographic keys rather than AI issues. Therefore, the relevance to the Social Impact category is quite low. Data Governance loosely applies, as digital assets involve data security and identity management which can relate to the governance of AI data, but this is indirect. There's no mention of AI system integrity or benchmarking, so scores for System Integrity and Robustness also remain low.


Sector: None (see reasoning)

The legislation is primarily concerned with the regulation of digital asset keys and their compelled production. It does not explicitly or implicitly address any of the sectors such as politics, healthcare, or education in regard to AI's role. While the use of AI could be a topic within these frameworks, the text itself doesn't provide relevant content that falls under those categories, making the connection tenuous at best. Thus, scores for sectors related to AI are deemed low because there is a lack of relevance to the defined sectors.


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

Description: Concerning the "Uniform Non-Testamentary Electronic Estate Planning Documents Act".
Summary: The bill establishes the "Uniform Non-Testamentary Electronic Estate Planning Documents Act" in Colorado, allowing non-testamentary estate planning documents to be created, signed, and recognized in electronic form, ensuring their legal validity.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: May 1, 2024
Status: Passed
Primary sponsor: Marc Snyder (18 total sponsors)
Last action: Governor Signed (May 1, 2024)

Category: None (see reasoning)

The text primarily focuses on the legal recognition of electronic estate planning documents and signatures. It emphasizes definitions, procedures, and the legal framework surrounding electronic records and signatures. There is a minor relevance to AI specifically through the mention of an algorithm in security procedures, indicating some oversight or operational procedure. However, the text lacks depth in addressing AI's broader implications or applications, and does not engage with any of the topics central to Social Impact, Data Governance, System Integrity, or Robustness as they relate to the broader influence of AI. The text mostly pertains to electronic documentation rather than AI systems directly.


Sector: None (see reasoning)

The text is concerned with the legal processes around electronic estate planning and signatures, which may intersect with several sectors. However, its primary focus does not involve political campaigns, public services, judicial systems, or entertainment sectors with respect to AI usage. Its implications on governance, particularly regarding electronic records, might render it slightly relevant to Government Agencies and Public Services, but overall it does not fit cleanly into any specific sector pertaining to AI-related functionalities. The absence of direct AI application or principles reduces its relevance in these areas.


Keywords (occurrence): algorithm (1)

Description: Updates the membership, powers, duties and procedures of the commission on forensic science; establishes the scientific advisory committee, the social justice, ethics, and equity assessment committee and the forensic analyst license advisory committee; makes conforming changes.
Summary: This bill reforms the New York Commission on Forensic Science by updating its structure, creating advisory committees for scientific, social justice, and licensing matters, and ensuring transparency and equity in forensic practices.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: June 6, 2024
Status: Engrossed
Primary sponsor: Michael Gianaris (sole sponsor)
Last action: referred to governmental operations (June 6, 2024)

Category:
Societal Impact
Data Governance (see reasoning)

This text appears to detail a legislative proposal focused on reforms within the forensic science domain. The portions discussing the establishment of committees, including a social justice, ethics, and equity assessment committee, highlight a significant social impact aspect regarding the fairness and accountability of forensic analysis. Additionally, a mention of algorithm bias detection signifies an understanding of potential risks associated with automated procedures in forensic contexts, thus linking to social justice and concerns around AI-driven systems. The specific references to forensic data management and transparency align with data governance principles, emphasizing the importance of accurate, fair, and secure handling of evidence, including AI data sets where applicable. However, the text appears less focused on system integrity and robustness within AI systems specifically. While transparency and accountability are endorsed, the text does not detail mandates for cybersecurity or compliance frameworks as typically required under those categories. Therefore, the relevance of this text leans more towards social impact and data governance, indicating moderate to high relevance without substantial grounding in integrity or performance benchmarks as defined in the remaining categories.


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

The text primarily addresses procedures, responsibilities, and ethical concerns in the forensic science area, focusing on the establishment of various committees aimed at ensuring ethical practices within forensic testing processes. While it tangentially touches on issues relevant to AI, such as algorithm bias in forensics, the main thrust does not revolve around sectors like healthcare or politics directly related to AI. The regulatory environment for AI in the forensic context does suggest some applicability, particularly in government use, yet it does not explicitly tackle issues unique to other sectors listed. Positions of influence indicated within the text, such as forensic analysts and committee members in the realm of forensic science, place it more directly under Government Agencies and Public Services. Still, this may not encapsulate the essential involvement of these sectors comprehensively, especially considering the lack of focused AI applications in some areas like judicial proceedings. Thus, a higher score would suggest a narrower relevance based on the text at hand.


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

Summary: The Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act aims to secure funding for U.S. national security, assist Ukraine and Israel, and counteract global authoritarian threats, particularly from Russia and Iran.
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: April 16, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress

Category: None (see reasoning)

The text primarily discusses national security and the need for congressional action regarding military aid, particularly in relation to Ukraine's ongoing conflict with Russia. While it touches upon some societal issues linked to the impacts of international aggression and stability, it lacks explicit references to the dual implications of AI technologies or their regulations upon social change, bias, or discrimination. Thus, Social Impact is not substantially relevant. Data Governance is not addressed either, as the focus is not on the management of data, but rather on direct military support and political negotiations. System Integrity and Robustness are similarly not emphasized. The discussion does not involve legislative measures focused on the security or performance of AI systems, making those categories not particularly relevant as well. Overall, none of the categories applied to the text focus on or detail AI-related concerns, leading to low relevance scores across the board.


Sector: None (see reasoning)

The text primarily addresses issues related to national security, military funding, and the geopolitical landscape without specific reference to AI applications or regulations in sectors like politics, government operations, healthcare, or judicial systems. While there may be implicit connections to how AI might influence warfare or misinformation campaigns, the lack of explicit references to AI in any broad capacity means that no specific sector can be categorized as notably relevant to the content of the discussion. Consequently, scores remain low across all defined sectors as they do not align with the text's thematic focus.


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

Summary: The bill amends the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, enhancing oversight and accountability, particularly by requiring senior leadership approval for FBI queries, incorporating amici curiae in court proceedings, and ensuring accurate information disclosure.
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: April 18, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress

Category: None (see reasoning)

The provided text does not explicitly address topics related to Artificial Intelligence (AI). There are no mentions of AI, algorithms, or any related terminology that could link the amendments or provisions to the predefined categories. The focus appears to be on the reform of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) and does not engage with issues of data governance, system integrity, or robustness in the context of AI technologies. As a result, the social impact on society and individuals, data governance surrounding secure data practices for AI, system integrity and transparency regarding AI processes, and robustness relative to AI benchmarks do not have any relevance in this legislative context.


Sector: None (see reasoning)

The text mainly addresses amendments related to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act and does not discuss the application or regulation of AI in the described sectors. There is no mention of AI's role in politics, government agencies, healthcare, or any other specified sectors that would warrant inclusion. The focus remains on legal procedures and the oversight of intelligence queries, which do not intersect with AI regulatory discussions. It lacks relevance to sectors like politics and elections due to the absence of AI content, as well as other sectors that deal directly with AI usage in various contexts.


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

Description: To require the Secretary of Labor to establish a program to provide grants for job guarantee programs.
Summary: The WPA Act requires the Secretary of Labor to create a program granting funds for job guarantee programs, ensuring job access for eligible individuals and promoting economic resilience through strategic job creation.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: June 3, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Bonnie Coleman (7 total sponsors)
Last action: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (June 3, 2024)

Category: None (see reasoning)

The text does not explicitly address topics of AI, algorithms, or machine learning. Its focus is entirely on job guarantee programs and grant allocations under the Department of Labor. While AI can potentially play a role in workforce programs and labor markets, there are no mentions of AI-related technologies or their implications in the document. Therefore, the relevance of the categories assessing social impact, data governance, system integrity, and robustness is minimal, as the text does not interact with issues that these categories pertain to.


Sector: None (see reasoning)

The text is primarily concerned with the establishment of job guarantee programs and associated funding through grants from the Department of Labor. While it may tangentially relate to several sectors due to the potential integration of AI in future employment scenarios, there is no direct mention or regulation of AI technology. Therefore, it is not specifically relevant to sectors like Politics and Elections, Judicial System, Healthcare, or Academic and Research Institutions. Thus, all sectors score a 1 as they hold no apparent connection to the content of the document.


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

Description: An Act To Amend Section 43-13-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create The Mississippi Medicaid Commission To Administer The Medicaid Program; To Provide For The Membership And Appointment Of The Commission; To Provide That The Executive Director Of The Commission Shall Be Appointed By The Commission; To Abolish The Division Of Medicaid And Transfer The Powers, Duties, Property And Employees Of The Division To The Medicaid Commission; To Amend Sections 43-13-103, 43-13-105, 43-13-109, 43-13-1...
Summary: The bill establishes the Mississippi Medicaid Commission to administer the Medicaid program, abolishing the existing Division of Medicaid and transferring its responsibilities and employees to the new commission, enhancing governance and efficiency.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: March 5, 2024
Status: Other
Primary sponsor: Robert Johnson (sole sponsor)
Last action: Died In Committee (March 5, 2024)

Category: None (see reasoning)

The text primarily focuses on the administrative restructuring of the Medicaid program in Mississippi, which does not involve AI technologies or systems. The legislative proposals outlined do not mention or imply any usage of AI or related technologies, such as those specified in the keywords provided. Thus, none of the categories regarding social impact, data governance, system integrity, or robustness apply here, as there is no relevance to the potential implications or considerations of AI technologies in this act.


Sector: None (see reasoning)

The text is centered around the establishment and governance of the Mississippi Medicaid Commission, which manages the Medicaid program. While this may have implications for healthcare, there is no mention or discussion about AI technologies or their applications within this context. The act does not align with sectors such as Politics and Elections, Government Agencies and Public Services, Judicial System, Healthcare, Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment, Academic and Research Institutions, International Cooperation and Standards, Nonprofits and NGOs, or Hybrid, Emerging, and Unclassified since there is no AI involvement in the described operations.


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

Summary: The bill outlines regulations for Information and Communications Technology Supply Chain (ICTS) transactions involving foreign adversaries, defining sensitive personal data and stipulating criteria for covered transactions to enhance national security.
Collection: Code of Federal Regulations
Status date: Jan. 1, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Office of the Federal Register

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

This text includes a mention of 'Artificial Intelligence' and 'machine learning' within the context of covered ICTS transactions. The legislation outlines the scope of transactions involving critical infrastructure which includes AI technologies. The relevance to social impact is slight, as while AI systems may have societal implications, the text primarily focuses on transaction scope rather than direct societal issues. For data governance, while there are implications regarding the management of sensitive data, the text does not explicitly address data governance strategies. It references 'sensitive personal data' but does not extend to broader data management principles or governance frameworks, leading to a moderate relevance score. System integrity is relevant due to its mention of AI which indicates a need for transparency and security measures in these ICTS transactions. Robustness is relevant as the legislation mentions AI in the context of benchmarks and compliance, but does not specify performance standards or auditing measures, resulting in a moderate relevance. Overall, the text’s primary focus is on defining transactions involving AI rather than establishing wide-ranging principles for these categories, which limits its relevance.


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

The text refers to ICTS transactions that include software and services integral to AI and machine learning, implying relevance to multiple sectors. The political context is tied to the mention of foreign adversaries which could indirectly relate to politics and elections. However, since the primary focus is on transaction scope rather than political implications, the score for this sector remains low. Government agencies may be involved in these transactions, particularly in terms of national security, indicating moderate relevance. The judicial system is not directly addressed, resulting in a score of 1. Healthcare is mentioned in terms of sensitive data but does not specifically address AI in the healthcare sector; therefore, a score of 2 is given. The relevance to private enterprises is significant given that the text discusses regulations that affect businesses engaging in AI, but the focus on AI is more about transaction governance than employment practices. Hence, a score of 3 is appropriate. Academic and research institutions are indirectly relevant due to the mention of AI technologies but are not specifically targeted, meriting a score of 2. The international cooperation sector is hinted at through references to foreign adversaries but lacks specifics required for a higher score. Nonprofits and NGOs have little relevance as they are not mentioned. Overall, the hybrid, emerging, and unclassified sector scores higher due to the broad implications of AI technologies.


Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (1)

Summary: The bill seeks to address national security concerns regarding TikTok, urging the divestment of its Chinese ownership to protect U.S. interests and safeguard user data from potential PRC influence and propaganda.
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: April 8, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress

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

The text discusses the implications of social media platforms like TikTok and their algorithms, especially in the context of national security and influence from foreign adversaries, specifically China. The relevance to 'Social Impact' is evident as it addresses the psychological and material harm linked to misinformation and manipulation via AI-driven algorithms, affecting young Americans and potentially undermining public trust. 'Data Governance' is relevant because it touches upon the management and surveillance of personal data in AI contexts, highlighting the importance of safeguarding user information from foreign influence. 'System Integrity' is also applicable due to concerns regarding the transparency and security of AI systems, particularly in how they might facilitate disinformation. 'Robustness' could be seen as relevant due to the implications for establishing performance benchmarks related to AI's role in misinformation, but it is less emphasized. Overall, the text primarily reveals serious concerns about the social impacts and governance of AI applications in social media contexts.


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

The text's focus is primarily on the political implications of AI in social media, particularly on how AI-driven algorithms, like TikTok's, can influence elections and societal perceptions. While it addresses political manipulation, there is also an underlying theme of national security which can relate to 'Government Agencies and Public Services' as it discusses potential governmental actions to mitigate these risks. However, the focus is mainly on the interplay between AI and political influence, rather than on the operational aspects of government services. There is a minor allusion to 'International Cooperation and Standards' given the foreign influence discussed, but it lacks direct references or detailed implications. Therefore, the highest relevance remains in the 'Politics and Elections' sector due to the clear emphasis on the potential manipulation of electoral processes using AI technology.


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

Description: Matters before the joint committee on mental health, substance use and recovery
Summary: The bill authorizes the Massachusetts committee on Mental Health, Substance Use, and Recovery to investigate various proposals for improving behavioral health services, substance use management, and mental health support, reporting findings by December 31, 2024.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: June 6, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery (sole sponsor)
Last action: Discharged to the committee on House Rules (June 6, 2024)

Category:
Societal Impact (see reasoning)

The text contains explicit mention of the use of artificial intelligence in mental health services, which falls under the category of Social Impact due to its potential implications for social behavior and mental wellbeing. The data governance of AI systems is not explored. System integrity is not directly addressed in the text, as it does not discuss security or transparency of AI systems. Robustness is also not mentioned, as there are no references to benchmarks or compliance standards for AI performance in mental health.


Sector:
Healthcare (see reasoning)

The text mentions the use of AI in mental health services, making it relevant to the Healthcare sector. While it touches on the management of mental health services, it does not delve deeply into any specific policies governing its use, thus receiving a moderately relevant score. Other sectors such as Politics and Elections, Government Agencies and Public Services, Judicial System, Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment, Academic and Research Institutions, International Cooperation and Standards, and Nonprofits and NGOs are not applicable in this context based on the provided content. The mention of mental health without a clear link to political regulations or agencies further restricts relevance to these sectors.


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

Summary: The bill details various executive communications submitted to Congress, primarily involving new rules and regulations from multiple federal agencies concerning financial services, environmental protections, and workforce management.
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: May 7, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress

Category:
Data Governance
System Integrity (see reasoning)

The text primarily discusses communications from various government agencies including interim rules and letters with regards to financial regulations, national defenses, and different management operations. Particularly notable is the mention of 'Advancing Governance, Innovation, and Risk Management for Agency Use of Artificial Intelligence,' indicating an initiative towards integrating AI systems in government operations, which aligns strongly with the 'Data Governance' and 'System Integrity' categories due to its focus on managing AI's involvement in governance and risk assessment. The document does not delve deeply into broader implications like societal impact or performance benchmarks, limiting relevance to the 'Social Impact' and 'Robustness' categories. Thus, the strongest connections are with 'Data Governance' and 'System Integrity.'


Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services (see reasoning)

The text includes communications relevant to the operation of government agencies as it describes rules and guidelines issued by departments related to the regulatory framework concerning AI usage within federal agencies. The mention of artificial intelligence is specifically tied to governance, making it very relevant to the 'Government Agencies and Public Services' sector. It does not focus on judicial or electoral implications; hence relevance is much lower for those sectors. The other sectors also do not appear to directly relate to the content of the text based on its primary focus on regulatory communication.


Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (1)

Description: To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the production or distribution of digital forgeries of intimate visual depictions of identifiable individuals, and for other purposes.
Summary: The Protect Victims of Digital Exploitation and Manipulation Act of 2024 prohibits the production and distribution of digital forgeries of intimate visual depictions of identifiable individuals without consent, introducing penalties for violations.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: March 6, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Nancy Mace (4 total sponsors)
Last action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (March 6, 2024)

Category:
Societal Impact (see reasoning)

This legislation specifically addresses the production and distribution of digital forgeries which directly relates to the use of artificial intelligence in creating such content, thereby impacting social perceptions and individual rights. It is aimed at protecting individuals from harm caused by digital forgeries, which can have severe psychological and social ramifications. The bill includes terms such as 'digital forgery' that explicitly mention the use of AI and machine learning, aligning significantly with the Social Impact category. The need for accountability for the production of these forgeries fits under the framework of systemic issues posed by such technologies. Conversely, it does not delve deeply into data governance, system integrity, or robustness as it is more focused on the implications of AI misuse rather than the technical standards or benchmarks.


Sector:
Judicial system
Nonprofits and NGOs
Hybrid, Emerging, and Unclassified (see reasoning)

This legislation primarily concerns digital forgeries and their implications in terms of personal consent and societal harm. While it could indirectly relate to various sectors, such as healthcare (in terms of depictions used related to medical education) or nonprofits (potentially assisting victims), it primarily highlights use cases mainly in the context of protecting individuals from digital harm. Thus, its most significant implications are found within the realm of individual rights rather than any focused sector applications. It does not directly address politics, law enforcement, or healthcare regulations beyond defining consent and digital manipulation, leading to a lower score for those sectors.


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

Summary: The bill allows the Department of Homeland Security to exempt certain systems of records from the Privacy Act, enhancing law enforcement and national security by restricting access to sensitive information during investigations.
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 discusses exemptions applied by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to the Privacy Act concerning systems of records. While it highlights the handling of personally identifiable information, there are no explicit discussions on AI or related technologies. The focus is more on strict legal compliance and protection for national security and law enforcement rather than the implications of AI on social impact, data governance, system integrity, or robustness. Therefore, it is not relevant to any of the categories outlined.


Sector: None (see reasoning)

The document discusses systems of records maintained by the DHS and their exemptions from certain provisions of the Privacy Act. It outlines procedures related to law enforcement and national security but does not mention legislation or regulations specifically addressing the use of AI within any sector, such as politics, healthcare, or public services. Thus, it does not pertain to the defined sectors.


Keywords (occurrence): automated (7)

Description: Prohibits social media platforms from promoting certain practices or features of eating disorders to child users.
Summary: The bill prohibits social media platforms from promoting practices linked to eating disorders to users under 18, aiming to protect children’s mental health and curb such disorders. Violators face substantial penalties.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: June 26, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Andrea Katz (3 total sponsors)
Last action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee (June 26, 2024)

Category:
Societal Impact
Data Governance (see reasoning)

This text discusses legislation aimed at regulating social media platforms, specifically concerning how they interact with child users and the potential promotion of eating disorders. The text explicitly mentions the use of 'algorithm', which ties directly to the category of Social Impact, focusing on how social media engagement metrics and algorithms could contribute to harmful behaviors. While the emphasis remains on eating disorders, the regulatory framework demonstrates an interest in the psychological impact of AI systems (algorithms) on minors. However, the text does not directly address broader social impacts beyond the specific issue of eating disorders. Regarding Data Governance, while there are some elements related to auditing and correctness of content, the primary focus is not about data integrity but about the outcomes of algorithms and their influence, resulting in a lower score. System Integrity and Robustness are notably not applicable, as there is no mention of transparency, security measures, or performance benchmarks related to AI systems beyond the auditing framework mentioned. Thus, Social Impact is highly relevant while the other categories receive lower scores.


Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services (see reasoning)

The text is highly relevant to the category of Government Agencies and Public Services considering it revolves around state legislation designed to protect child users on social media platforms. This falls under the regulatory activities of government related to public welfare. It does not address Political and Elections, Judicial System, Healthcare, Private Enterprises, Labor and Employment, Academic and Research Institutions, Nonprofits and NGOs, or international standards directly as it is focused on a single regulatory effort rather than broader sector implications. Therefore, Government Agencies and Public Services is the only relevant sector.


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