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Description: An Act To Amend Section 43-13-115, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Medicaid Eligibility To Include Those Individuals Who Are Entitled To Benefits Under The Federal Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act Of 2010 (aca), As Amended; To Amend Section 43-13-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Essential Health Benefits For Individuals Eligible For Medicaid Under The Federal Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act Of 2010 (aca), As Amended; And For Related Purposes.
Summary: The bill amends Mississippi's Medicaid eligibility to include individuals entitled to benefits under the Affordable Care Act, expanding access to essential health benefits.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: March 5, 2024
Status: Other
Primary sponsor: Angela Turner-Ford
(sole sponsor)
Last action: Died In Committee (March 5, 2024)
This text primarily focuses on Medicaid eligibility and the services provided under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. There are no explicit mentions of AI-related topics such as algorithms, machine learning, or automated decision-making within the text. Therefore, the legislation is not directly relevant to the categories related to social impact, data governance, system integrity, or robustness related specifically to AI systems. The text lacks components that deal with ethical considerations, performance benchmarks, data management, and other AI concerns, leading to low scores across all categories.
Sector: None (see reasoning)
The text outlines changes to Medicaid legislation but does not address the use of AI in healthcare or any technological aspects related to governance, ethics, or operations of healthcare services. It focuses solely on eligibility criteria and the reimbursement processes, with no reference to AI applications within the healthcare system. Therefore, all sector scores are low as this text does not address the specific applications of AI in the healthcare sector or other relevant sectors.
Keywords (occurrence): algorithm (1) show keywords in context
Description: A bill to direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a working group to develop and coordinate an artificial intelligence initiative among the Five Eyes countries, and for other purposes.
Summary: The Five AIs Act 2024 directs the Secretary of Defense to create a working group for developing and coordinating artificial intelligence initiatives among the Five Eyes countries, enhancing collaboration in defense and intelligence operations.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: May 9, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Jacky Rosen
(2 total sponsors)
Last action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (May 9, 2024)
Societal Impact
Data Governance
System Integrity
Data Robustness (see reasoning)
The text surrounds the establishment of a working group focused on the development and coordination of artificial intelligence initiatives among the Five Eyes countries. The bill's relevance to the categories is assessed as follows: Social Impact is evaluated based on how AI influences public welfare, privacy, and security but lacks direct implications in this context; therefore it is moderately relevant. Data Governance is meaningful as it directly relates to how data is handled in AI systems, though specifics are not deeply expanded in the bill, resulting in a moderate relevancy. System Integrity is highly applicable due to the focus on ensuring AI systems' interoperability, operational use, and evaluation processes, indicating a significant emphasis on security and transparency mechanisms. Robustness is also relevant as the bill discusses the development and assessment of benchmarks and capabilities for AI systems, pointing to a framework for continuous improvement and evaluation. Overall, System Integrity and Robustness stand out for their direct implications in the bill while Social Impact and Data Governance maintain moderate relevance.
Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services
Academic and Research Institutions
International Cooperation and Standards
Hybrid, Emerging, and Unclassified (see reasoning)
The focus of the bill is on AI initiatives among Five Eyes countries, particularly within the realm of defense and intelligence. Politics and Elections score low as the bill does not directly influence electoral processes. Government Agencies and Public Services are highly relevant due to the involvement of the Department of Defense and intelligence communities, indicating a significant operational impact in these sectors; thus it scores quite high. The Judicial System is not addressed explicitly, and therefore scores low. Healthcare is not mentioned, receiving a low score. Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment receive similar treatment as the focus lies mainly on government entities utilizing AI. Academic and Research Institutions are slightly relevant given the collaborative nature of technological advancement but do not fit neatly. International Cooperation and Standards are highly applicable here as the bill emphasizes collaboration between member nations, suggesting a foundation for international AI regulatory frameworks. Nonprofits and NGOs are not involved in this context. Hybrid, Emerging, and Unclassified score moderately due to the nature of the working group as a potentially novel structure for collaboration on AI. Overall, Government Agencies and Public Services, along with International Cooperation and Standards, rank highest.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (13) show keywords in context
Summary: The DEFIANCE Act of 2024 seeks to enhance protections against non-consensual digital forgeries, allowing victims to take civil action for damages and ensuring privacy in legal proceedings.
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: July 23, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress
Societal Impact
Data Governance (see reasoning)
This text predominantly addresses the implications and regulations surrounding digital forgeries, particularly the creation and dissemination of non-consensual explicit content using AI technologies such as deepfakes. This directly connects to the Social Impact category, given the text's emphasis on the harms inflicted on individuals as a result of digital forgeries, including loss of privacy, emotional distress, and stigmatization. In terms of Data Governance, while there are elements concerning the handling of personal data and consent, it is not the central focus of the bill, which is more about the social ramifications of these technologies. System Integrity and Robustness are less relevant as the legislation does not delve into the security, oversight, or performance benchmarks of the AI technologies used to create digital forgeries. Overall, the text is significantly focused on addressing societal harm, justifying a high relevance score in that category.
Sector:
Healthcare (see reasoning)
The legislation primarily focuses on the social harms caused by non-consensual digital forgeries and their implications on victims, which aligns most closely with the Healthcare sector due to its impact on mental health. However, the main thrust of the text does not pertain specifically to healthcare applications of AI but rather to social implications of technology misuse. Thus, while some mention of psychological impacts can connect to Healthcare, it is generalized, and the relevant weight toward social and legal aspects can lead it to receive a moderate score. The text does not specifically address AI in political campaigns, government services, or the judicial use of AI directly. Therefore, it receives lower scores across these categories.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (1) machine learning (1) show keywords in context
Summary: The bill outlines regulations for proxy statements under the Securities Exchange Act, focusing on disclosures required for shareholder votes on executive compensation, including golden parachute arrangements, and specific provisions for smaller companies.
Collection: Code of Federal Regulations
Status date: April 1, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Office of the Federal Register
The provided text primarily outlines regulations concerning proxy statements for shareholders, including disclosures about executive compensation, and does not explicitly address the implications, applications, or societal effects of AI technologies. It mentions bureaucratic procedures that relate to shareholder interactions and corporate governance, but there is no direct mention of AI or any related technologies. Therefore, the text is not relevant to the categories of Social Impact, Data Governance, System Integrity, or Robustness, as it does not engage with any AI-related issues or considerations.
Sector: None (see reasoning)
The text does not address issues pertinent to any specific sectors including 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. Its focus on corporate proxy statements and shareholder accountability does not intersect with the operational or regulatory themes relevant to AI in these sectors. Hence, all sectors receive a score of 1.
Keywords (occurrence): automated (3) show keywords in context
Summary: The bill establishes an Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Weapon Systems Center of Excellence within the Department of Defense to advance AI weapon systems development, collaboration, and training.
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: July 23, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress
Societal Impact
System Integrity (see reasoning)
The text primarily concerns the establishment of a Center of Excellence for the development and support of artificial intelligence-enabled weapon systems within the Department of Defense (DoD). This legislation clearly addresses the social impact of AI, particularly regarding military applications and the potential ethical considerations surrounding AI use in weaponry. The weapon systems’ implications could significantly affect societal trust and safety, which ties into the Social Impact category. There are mentions of establishing practices and benchmarks, which may suggest aspects of Data Governance, though the emphasis appears less on data management and more on operational standards for weapon systems. The System Integrity category is somewhat relevant due to the discussion of collaboration and best practices, which could imply security and integrity measures for AI systems. However, it does not directly spell out mandates or standards regarding oversight or security measures, thus lowering its relevance. The robustness of AI systems in weaponized contexts is not explicitly discussed in a manner that suggests new benchmarks or auditing practices, making that category the least related overall. Consequently, the examination reveals various levels of connection to the categories, with Social Impact and System Integrity being the most relevant.
Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services
International Cooperation and Standards (see reasoning)
The text directly addresses the establishment of a center focusing on artificial intelligence-enabled weapon systems within the military context. The mention of collaboration with foreign partners, including Ukraine, indicates relevance to international aspects of military operations. However, it doesn't specifically mention legislative aspects surrounding political campaigns, governance beyond defense, the judicial context, healthcare, or private enterprise, leading to low relevance in those sectors. The text primarily fits within the Government Agencies and Public Services sector due to its direct governmental application in defense. The Academic sector is also slightly relevant due to mentions of collaboration with academia for training and best practices, but overall, it is more government-centric. Therefore, the primary emphasis positions this bill most strongly within the Government Agencies and Public Services sector while still maintaining connection to international cooperation. This legislation emerges primarily from the context of defense strategy and the integration of AI technology into military operations.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (4) show keywords in context
Description: Concerning the creation of the artificial intelligence impact task force.
Summary: House Bill 24-1468 establishes the Artificial Intelligence Impact Task Force in Colorado, aimed at addressing consumer and worker protections against algorithmic discrimination and assessing the impacts of AI and biometric technologies.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: June 6, 2024
Status: Passed
Primary sponsor: Brianna Titone
(14 total sponsors)
Last action: Governor Signed (June 6, 2024)
Societal Impact
Data Governance
System Integrity (see reasoning)
The text of House Bill 24-1468 is highly relevant to the category of Social Impact as it focuses on the creation of an Artificial Intelligence Impact Task Force aimed at addressing issues such as algorithmic discrimination and consumer protections related to AI systems and automated decision-making. The bill explicitly mentions the importance of considering the impact of AI on historically marginalized communities, which aligns with the broader implications of AI on society and individuals. Data Governance is moderately relevant as the bill discusses issues related to data collection and management, but it doesn't delve deeply into specific data governance mandates. System Integrity is also moderately relevant due to its discussion of transparency and decision-making frameworks for AI systems, but it lacks depth on security measures. Robustness receives a relevance rating of 1 as there are no mentions of performance benchmarks or certifications specifically related to AI systems.
Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services
Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment
Academic and Research Institutions
Nonprofits and NGOs (see reasoning)
The bill has clear implications for multiple sectors. In the Political and Elections sector, even though it does not directly address campaigns or electoral processes, it can influence how AI is utilized by political entities. In Government Agencies and Public Services, the task force setup is dedicated to recommending how agencies can address and regulate the use of AI in public services, making it very relevant. Education could also benefit from the recommendations pertaining to algorithmic discrimination and the principles of AI ethics that might be applied in educational contexts. However, there is limited direct mention of the Judicial System, Healthcare, Private Enterprises, or International Cooperation, leading to lower relevance scores in those areas. The bill encourages multi-sector participation which may indirectly encompass various sectors but its primary focus is on government regulations regarding AI.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (21) machine learning (1) automated (15)
Summary: The bill outlines various communications and reports submitted to the Senate by multiple federal agencies. It addresses regulatory updates, national emergencies, and environmental management, ensuring oversight and legislative awareness.
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: Sept. 9, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress
The text provided does not contain any portions that explicitly mention or relate to AI. It consists mostly of communications and reports to various Senate committees about different regulatory matters, mostly concentrated around environmental issues, agriculture, and finance. There is no explicit discussion or relevance to AI-related concerns such as social impact, data governance, system integrity, or robustness. Thus, all categories will score a 1 as they do not pertain to the content provided.
Sector: None (see reasoning)
The text also does not touch on any specific sectors related to AI. It addresses reports and communications across diverse regulatory areas such as environmental quality, health services, and agriculture, with no mention of how AI is used or regulated within these contexts. Consequently, scores for all sectors will be 1, reflecting a lack of relevance to AI applications or regulations in any of the described sectors.
Keywords (occurrence): automated (2)
Summary: The "CREATE AI Act of 2024" establishes a National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource to improve access to AI resources, promote innovation, and support diverse participation in AI research.
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: July 11, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress
Societal Impact
Data Governance
System Integrity
Data Robustness (see reasoning)
The text of Senate Amendment 2616 primarily focuses on establishing the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) to enhance AI research and development across the United States. It discusses the importance of access to AI resources and datasets, aiming to diversify the AI research community and improve overall capacity for AI research. The explicit references to artificial intelligence and the establishment of a framework for supporting AI activities clearly align this text with multiple relevant categories. **Social Impact**: The bill directly addresses equitable access to AI resources, which pertains to the impact of AI on individuals and society, especially in promoting underrepresented talent in STEM. The intent to enhance AI development for societal benefits clearly qualifies it under this category. **Data Governance**: The text refers to datasets being vital for AI innovation, emphasizing the management and procurement processes of data, coordination of data repositories, and establishing data quality standards. This signifies a strong focus on accurate data handling, aligning it with data governance. **System Integrity**: With the mention of governance structures, oversight of AI resources, and the processes to ensure ethical guidelines related to privacy and civil rights when using AI systems, the text shows a commitment to the integrity and transparency of AI systems, making it pertinent to this category as well. **Robustness**: The text mentions testing, benchmarking, and evaluating AI systems, which are critical aspects of performance standards in AI. The establishment of the NAIRR to facilitate these benchmarks indicates relevance to the robustness category as well.
Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services
Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment
Academic and Research Institutions
Hybrid, Emerging, and Unclassified (see reasoning)
The amendment extensively discusses the establishment of resources and frameworks that affect both research and government operations with AI. It explicitly indicates the use of AI within government-led initiatives, making it very relevant across several sectors. **Politics and Elections**: While the text does discuss a governmental initiative, it doesn't specifically address political campaigns or electoral processes, reducing its relevance here. **Government Agencies and Public Services**: The amendment heavily focuses on the establishment of the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource to be managed by the National Science Foundation and involves various executive agencies. It directly aligns with the regulation and use of AI by government entities, making it very relevant. **Judicial System**: There is no mention in the text of AI applications concerning the judicial system, so it is not relevant. **Healthcare**: The amendment does not discuss any AI applications specific to healthcare settings, therefore, it is not applicable here. **Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment**: There is a brief mention of promoting diverse access to AI education which may indirectly affect labor, but it’s not the primary focus of this document, leading to a moderate relevance. **Academic and Research Institutions**: The text explicitly describes how the NAIRR will support educational and research institutions by improving access to AI resources, thus it is highly relevant. **International Cooperation and Standards**: The document doesn't reference international cooperation, making it irrelevant to this category. **Nonprofits and NGOs**: While nonprofits might be included in the discussion of stakeholders benefiting from AI resources, there is no explicit focus on their role or involvement, reducing its relevance. **Hybrid, Emerging, and Unclassified**: The amendment does involve emerging AI resources, but it more specifically fits into structured categories above rather than being broadly hybrid or unclassified.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (30) show keywords in context
Summary: The bill facilitates notification to Congress about proposed arms sales, specifically a $224 million sale to the Netherlands for PATRIOT missile defense systems, enhancing NATO security.
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: Sept. 10, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress
The text primarily discusses arms sales notifications related to military equipment and technology. It does not specifically mention artificial intelligence or any related terms from the predefined keywords (such as algorithm, machine learning, etc.). The content is focused on defense articles and services, the legislative process of arms sales, and the implications for U.S. foreign policy, without any linkage to AI impacts on society or data governance. Hence, the relevance to the AI-related categories appears to be nonexistent.
Sector: None (see reasoning)
The text is about arms sales notifications and their regulatory process, and does not address any specific sectors such as politics and elections, government services, judicial systems, or others listed. Therefore, it has no relevant association with the predefined sectors regarding AI usage or regulation.
Keywords (occurrence): automated (2) show keywords in context
Description: Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Chapter 79 To Title 39 By Enacting The "south Carolina Age-appropriate Design Code Act" So As To Provide Definitions, To Provide For Information Fiduciary, To Provide Scope And Exclusions, To Provide Requirements For Covered Entities, To Provide For Prohibitions For Covered Entities, To Provide For Data Practices, To Provide For Enforcement, And To Provide For Limitations.
Summary: The "South Carolina Age-Appropriate Design Code Act" establishes guidelines for online services to protect children's data, ensuring designs reflect their best interests and developmental needs while outlining compliance and enforcement measures for covered entities.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Jan. 16, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Brandon Guffey
(sole sponsor)
Last action: Referred to Committee on Judiciary (Jan. 16, 2024)
Societal Impact
Data Governance
System Integrity
Data Robustness (see reasoning)
The text discusses various aspects of data protection and the responsibilities of covered entities in relation to children's online privacy, particularly in the context of automated processing of personal data. It explicitly mentions 'algorithms used by the product, service, or feature,' which ties into concerns about AI systems affecting children's safety. Given the focus on compliance and data practices with regard to AI technologies, this legislation has a significant relevance to all four categories. However, its primary emphasis on children's data protection and algorithmic considerations gives it prominence in 'Social Impact' and 'Data Governance.' Furthermore, the legislation's mention of the need for oversight in algorithmic processing touches on 'System Integrity' and the establishment of data protection benchmarks relates to 'Robustness.' Therefore, I would score them as follows: Social Impact (4), Data Governance (5), System Integrity (4), Robustness (3).
Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services
Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment (see reasoning)
The text emphasizes the implications of AI in digital services directed toward children, which collectively aligns with the regulation of technology utilized by various sectors. It largely affects Government Agencies and Public Services as they will oversee compliance with these regulations. The mention of algorithms and automated processes also aligns somewhat with Healthcare because services aimed at children can include health-related technologies. However, the majority of focus lies within consumer protection and data usage, specifically targeting private enterprises that provide services to children. Therefore, the scores would reflect relevance primarily for Government Agencies and Public Services (5), Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment (4), and additional but lesser relevance in the Academic sector (2) for research into digital behavior or data safety. Unfortunately, sectors like Healthcare and others are not prominently explored within this context. Thus, I would assign the following scores: Politics and Elections (1), Government Agencies and Public Services (5), Judicial System (2), Healthcare (1), Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment (4), Academic and Research Institutions (2), International Cooperation and Standards (1), Nonprofits and NGOs (1), Hybrid, Emerging, and Unclassified (1).
Keywords (occurrence): automated (2) show keywords in context
Summary: The bill organizes a computerized schedule for all Senate committee meetings, requiring timely updates to ensure transparency and efficiency in committee activities and hearings.
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: Jan. 24, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress
Societal Impact (see reasoning)
The text contains a mention of 'Artificial Intelligence' related to a scheduled Senate committee hearing that focuses on housing. This directly relates to social aspects of how AI can impact sectors like housing, including issues of ethics, equality, and consumer protection. Thus, it is relevant to Social Impact. However, despite this mention, there are no explicit details about data governance, system integrity, or robustness concerning AI systems or legislation. Hence, those categories receive lower scores as they are not directly referenced or relevant to the portions of the text that discuss AI.
Sector: None (see reasoning)
The text discusses a scheduled committee meeting where Artificial Intelligence will be examined in relation to housing, which indicates a focus on the potential implications of AI within a specific sector. Given that the meeting is related to housing, the relevance to this sector can be considered significant. However, no direct implications for other sectors such as government agencies or healthcare are made explicit. Thus, the focus remains primarily on housing's intersection with AI, while other sectors are not mentioned.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (1)
Summary: The bill summarizes committee meetings, discussing nominations for various positions within the Defense Department and U.S. government, hearings on financial stability, healthcare, and Indian Affairs legislation.
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: Feb. 8, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress
Societal Impact
Data Governance (see reasoning)
The text contains references to 'Artificial Intelligence' in the context of its implications for healthcare, which is crucial for understanding the social impact of AI on public health systems. It also touches upon the integration of AI within financial sectors, indicating potential data governance issues. However, the extent of the AI discussions specifically pertaining to risks or regulatory measures regarding data management, system integrity, or performance benchmarks (robustness) is minimal, mainly focusing instead on the applications and implications in health care. Overall, due to the emphasis on societal implications and data considerations, rather than strictly system integrity or performance metrics, these categories receive varied relevance scores.
Sector:
Healthcare
Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment
Academic and Research Institutions (see reasoning)
The presence of AI within the health care context is clearly established, as noted with the Committee on Finance's examination of both the promises and pitfalls of AI in healthcare. This indicates a notable impact on the sector, highlighting AI's role in influencing health policy, diagnostic tools, and treatment methodologies. The mention of AI in the context of the financial sector also suggests some relevance in terms of regulatory considerations, though less emphasis is placed on other sectors like government or judicial systems. Overall, while several sectors are touched upon, healthcare stands out as the primary focus based on the discussions in this recording.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (2) show keywords in context
Summary: The Remote Access Security Act amends the Export Control Reform Act to regulate remote access to controlled items, closing loopholes that allow foreign entities to access U.S. technology, enhancing national security.
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: Sept. 9, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress
Societal Impact
System Integrity
Data Robustness (see reasoning)
The text of the Remote Access Security Act explicitly pertains to Artificial Intelligence through its discussion of ensuring that AI models cannot be trained remotely by foreign entities, particularly in contexts that could lead to serious national security risks. Since it directly addresses how AI can be utilized or exploited in remote situations without human oversight, its implications for the security and management of AI technologies are significant. It also emphasizes the need for legislative control over the remote access of AI-related tools, making it very relevant to discussions around the social impact of AI and the integrity of its systems.
Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services
Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment
International Cooperation and Standards (see reasoning)
The legislation is applicable to multiple sectors; however, it primarily ties into Government Agencies and Public Services as it addresses export controls and national security aspects related to AI technologies. It discusses how the control of technologies that could be used in AI can affect national policy and security, thus fitting closely into this sector. There isn't a direct focus on judicial processes or healthcare, but the implications could reach various areas depending upon how AI is applied within these sectors, thereby receiving a moderate score. There are also clear implications for private enterprises that may possess AI technologies, but the primary focus remains on national security.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (1) automated (2) show keywords in context
Description: An Act amending the act of December 17, 1968 (P.L.1224, No.387), known as the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law, further providing for definitions and for unlawful acts or practices and exclusions; and providing for child sexual abuse material generated by artificial intelligence.
Summary: The bill amends Pennsylvania's consumer protection laws to include definitions of artificial intelligence, mandates disclosure for AI-generated content, and establishes that AI-generated child sexual abuse material cannot be used as a legal defense in related offenses.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: April 10, 2024
Status: Engrossed
Primary sponsor: Christopher Pielli
(24 total sponsors)
Last action: Referred to COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY (April 22, 2024)
Societal Impact
Data Governance (see reasoning)
The text explicitly addresses the implications of artificial intelligence in the context of unlawful acts, particularly related to child sexual abuse material generated by AI. The legislation stresses the need for clear disclosure when AI-generated content is shared with consumers, indicating a concern for how AI impacts society and the legal framework surrounding such impacts. There is also a clear indication of accountability for AI-generated content in the context of child exploitation, which is a significant social impact issue. Due to these points, the Social Impact category scores very high. Data Governance is reviewed and determined to have moderate significance, as there are aspects of managing AI-generated data, but the focus leans more towards regulatory compliance rather than the broader governance structure. System Integrity was considered due to the mention of accountability for generated materials, yet it does not primarily focus on security measures or oversight mechanisms. Lastly, Robustness touches upon performance benchmarks and auditing AI systems but is minimally relevant here. Therefore, Social Impact receives a score of 5, Data Governance a 3, System Integrity a 2, and Robustness a 1.
Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services
Judicial system (see reasoning)
The legislation primarily addresses child sexual abuse material generated by AI, which is a pressing issue in the context of law enforcement, thus closely aligning with the Judicial System sector. The focus on unlawful acts and the prosecution of such offenses strengthens this association, leading to a high score for this sector. There is a relevant but lesser connection to Government Agencies and Public Services due to the potential role of the Attorney General and District Attorneys in enforcing this law. Politics and Elections, Healthcare, Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment, Academic and Research Institutions, International Cooperation and Standards, Nonprofits and NGOs, and Hybrid, Emerging, and Unclassified sectors do not have a significant presence in this legislation or its discussions of AI, leading to low scores in each of these areas. Therefore, Judicial System scores a 5, Government Agencies and Public Services scores a 3, while the other sectors score 1 each.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (5) show keywords in context
Summary: The bill aims to prohibit U.S. entities from engaging in research with certain Chinese organizations that support China's military-civil fusion strategy, enhancing national security by restricting technological collaborations.
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: July 11, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress
Societal Impact
Data Governance
System Integrity (see reasoning)
The text explicitly mentions 'artificial intelligence' in relation to the military-civil fusion strategy of the Chinese Communist Party. This reference indicates potential implications for national security and technological competition in the realm of AI. It highlights the intention to restrict partnerships or research involving covered entities and Chinese entities of concern, especially in fields tied to AI development. Additionally, it implies concerns about research integrity and information security in the context of AI technologies, which does resonate with issues in Social Impact, Data Governance, and System Integrity related to AI applications and interactions. However, the focus is primarily on military applications rather than broader societal impacts or regulatory frameworks that would encompass comprehensive AI governance.
Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services
Judicial system
Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment
Academic and Research Institutions
International Cooperation and Standards (see reasoning)
The legislation pertains to multiple sectors but is particularly relevant to the Government Agencies and Public Services sector and has implications for the private sector through the stipulations around federal financial assistance. The mention of entities receiving federal funds and the oversight role of the Secretary of Defense and other agencies suggests its primary relevance here. There is also a slight relevance to Judicial System and Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment due to the regulations affecting partnerships and collaborations with covered entities. However, the main focus remains on military applications, limiting its breadth across other sectors.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (1) show keywords in context
Description: Prohibits the distribution of electioneering communications before an election that a person knows or should have known are deceptive and fraudulent deepfakes of a candidate or party.
Summary: The bill prohibits the distribution of deceptive deepfakes in electioneering communications within 90 days of an election, aiming to combat political misinformation and protect candidates’ reputations.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Jan. 19, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Karl Rhoads
(2 total sponsors)
Last action: The committee on JDC deferred the measure. (Feb. 9, 2024)
Societal Impact
Data Governance
System Integrity (see reasoning)
The text explicitly addresses the societal impacts of AI, particularly through the lens of deepfakes and their role in political misinformation. It highlights the importance of accountability and consumer protection concerning the manipulation of media content that can mislead voters. The need to address AI's effects on public trust and the democratic process underscores its relevance to the Social Impact category. Additionally, the legislation aims to mitigate harm caused by deceptive practices, giving it a clear focus on societal implications. As such, this legislation can be rated extremely relevant (5) in the Social Impact category. The Data Governance category is moderately relevant (3) due to the aspects of data manipulation and the ethical considerations surrounding the use of AI-generated media, but does not primarily govern data collection and management practices. System Integrity is very relevant (4) as it involves ensuring transparency and oversight in AI-generated content used during elections, especially with provisions for truthfulness in communications. Robustness is not directly applicable (1) because the focus is not on performance benchmarks or compliance auditing processes, but rather on controlling the use of deepfake technology in electoral contexts.
Sector:
Politics and Elections (see reasoning)
This legislation is primarily focused on the political sector, specifically addressing potential misconduct and misinformation in electoral processes through the use of AI technologies such as deepfakes. The significant emphasis on electioneering communication and the implications of media manipulation highlight its pertinence to politics and elections, justifying a score of 5. It does not directly address the use of AI in government agencies or the judicial system, making the relevance to those sectors lower (1). There are relevant implications for private enterprises given the automation of misinformation tactics (2), but it is a secondary focus. The role of AI in healthcare, academic institutions, and NGOs is also absent here, providing no significant relevance in those areas (1). International cooperation may have indirect relevance to the standards set against misinformation tactics (2), but is not a primary focus. Hence, the scores reflect a clear alignment with the political sector emphasis.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (1) machine learning (1) deepfake (9) synthetic media (10) show keywords in context
Summary: The amendment establishes a pilot program to develop artificial intelligence applications in biotechnology for national security, requiring partnerships and assessments to enhance defense capabilities over five years.
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: July 11, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress
Societal Impact
Data Governance
System Integrity (see reasoning)
This text outlines a Senate amendment focused on developing a pilot program to explore artificial intelligence applications within biotechnology for national security. The references to artificial intelligence are substantial, as they include plans to utilize AI in biological data projects, demonstrating a clear intent to influence societal and ethical considerations (relevant to Social Impact), as well as addressing data management and security challenges (Data Governance). The integrity and application of AI systems are also implicit through mentions of governmental oversight and the need for partnerships with laboratory entities (System Integrity). However, it lacks explicit mention of benchmarking or performance assessment, which would link it to Robustness.
Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services
Healthcare
Academic and Research Institutions (see reasoning)
The amendment's focus is primarily national defense and the application of AI in biotechnology. References to public-private partnerships, defense-related AI applications, and coordination with various Department of Defense entities indicate a clear relevance to Government Agencies and Public Services. However, while there may be indirect implications for the Judicial System and Healthcare, these are not explicitly addressed in the text. Therefore, the strongest and most relevant sector is Government Agencies and Public Services, with minor relevance to Academic and Research Institutions due to the discussions of partnerships for research and development.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (12) show keywords in context
Summary: The bill amendment by Mr. Budd restricts the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy from engaging in AI regulation discussions with China without specific legal authorization.
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: March 7, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress
Societal Impact
System Integrity (see reasoning)
The text explicitly mentions 'Artificial Intelligence' in the context of regulations, specifically limiting the use of funds for collaboration and regulation with China regarding AI. This indicates a direct relevance to the implications that AI may have in international relations and the need for regulatory measures. The focus here is on accountability in AI interactions with foreign governments and its societal consequences, which relates to categories such as Social Impact and System Integrity. However, it does not significantly touch on data governance or robustness aspects as defined in the categories.
Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services
International Cooperation and Standards (see reasoning)
The text discusses regulations preventing interactions between U.S. officials regarding AI with the Chinese government. This has implications for international cooperation and standards, which could potentially affect policies within sectors such as International Cooperation and Standards. While it mentions AI in a legislative context, there is no direct addressing of specific sectors like Politics and Elections or Healthcare. Overall, the text is moderately relevant to the broader context of governance and public services where AI is implicated but does not pertain to any specific sector in detail.
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Description: To reauthorize the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, to update the mission and functions of the agency, and for other purposes.
Summary: The National Telecommunications and Information Administration Reauthorization Act of 2024 aims to reauthorize and update the NTIA's mission, enhancing spectrum management, cybersecurity, and digital connectivity initiatives.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: May 16, 2024
Status: Engrossed
Primary sponsor: Robert Latta
(2 total sponsors)
Last action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (May 16, 2024)
The text primarily addresses the reauthorization and operational aspects of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) and does not directly discuss AI systems or their implications. For the Social Impact category, there are no mentions of how AI affects society or individual rights within the framework of telecommunications. Similarly, there are no discussions regarding data governance in relation to AI datasets, nor any references to system integrity aspects such as transparency or human oversight that are pertinent to AI applications. The category of Robustness also does not apply, as there is no mention of benchmarks, auditing, or compliance related to AI systems within the text.
Sector: None (see reasoning)
The text does not address any specific sectors concerning AI applications, such as politics, healthcare, or education. While it pertains to government telecommunications policy management, it lacks explicit references to AI use in government services or public safety calls for AI governance. The lack of relevant AI applications related to the outlined sectors means they garner a score of 1. There are no mentions in terms of AI’s regulatory framework, use in political campaigns, or its role in judicial or private enterprise settings. It is primarily focused on the structure and function of the NTIA without discussing AI's implications.
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Summary: This bill establishes regulations for the EBT system, detailing third-party processor compliance, retailer monitoring, reconciliation processes, and reporting requirements to ensure accurate management of SNAP benefits.
Collection: Code of Federal Regulations
Status date: Jan. 1, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Office of the Federal Register
Data Governance
System Integrity (see reasoning)
The text primarily relates to the administrative processes surrounding the Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) system, specifically focusing on reconciliation, reporting, and maintaining system integrity. The discussions of accountability, record-keeping, and compliance suggest relevance to Data Governance and System Integrity, as the legislation addresses how data within the system must be managed accurately and consistently. However, there are no explicit mentions of AI or related technologies, and therefore, its relevance to the distinct categories of AI legislation is low. No direct impact on social issues driven by AI is highlighted, nor are there standards for AI benchmarks or performance assessments. As a result, scoring reflects this lack of direct relevance to AI categories.
Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services (see reasoning)
The text encompasses processes related to the management and oversight of the EBT system, which includes aspects relevant to Government Agencies and Public Services. However, it does not address sectors such as Healthcare or Private Enterprises explicitly. The text does not touch upon AI application in political contexts, judicial frameworks, or academic settings either. The primary focus is on financial transactions and compliance within the state's system of managing food assistance, which may slightly relate to Government Agencies, but does not adequately cover other sectors. As such, the scores reflect a moderate relevance to Government Agencies with little to no relevance to other sectors.
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