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Description: An act relating to the temporary use of automated traffic law enforcement (ATLE) systems
Collection: Legislation
Status date: May 10, 2024
Status: Passed
Primary sponsor: Martine Gulick (3 total sponsors)
Last action: Senate Message: Signed by Governor May 30, 2024 (May 10, 2024)

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

The text primarily focuses on the implementation of Automated Traffic Law Enforcement (ATLE) systems and Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) technologies. The usage of automated systems for traffic enforcement ties directly into discussions around AI and automation as it utilizes algorithms for monitoring and recording violations, which makes it pertinent to all categories. The Social Impact category is relevant due to the societal implications of deploying ATLE systems, including potential concerns about surveillance, accuracy in the use of this technology, and how penalties are enforced based on recorded data. The Data Governance category is relevant because the act discusses the collection, management, and retention of data collected by these systems, addressing the necessity of legitimate law enforcement purposes for data usage, which is necessary for privacy and accuracy considerations. The System Integrity category is relevant due to the references to operational checks, maintenance of accuracy, and the integrity of data collected which are crucial to ensuring the systems function correctly and are not misused. Finally, the Robustness category applies as it pertains to the implementation of standards and requirements for the operation of the ATLE systems, ensuring they are properly calibrated and tested, which relates to performance benchmarks and regulatory compliance.


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

This text is highly relevant to the Government Agencies and Public Services sector, as it directly involves the deployment of automated systems by the Agency of Transportation for public safety purposes. It also relates moderately to the Judicial System sector, given that the regulations concerning civil violations and the adjudication process are mentioned. The restrictions on data access and retention also touch on concerns relevant to the Privacy sector, but this is not a defined sector in the criteria given. However, the emphasis on law enforcement uses of the systems makes it primarily pertinent to government operations rather than other sectors.


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Description: A bill to improve retrospective reviews of Federal regulations, and for other purposes.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: May 23, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Mike Lee (3 total sponsors)
Last action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (May 23, 2024)

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

Description: An Act To Regulate The Operation Of Utility-type Vehicles (utvs) Or Side-by-sides On The Public County And Municipal Roads And Streets Within The State Of Mississippi; To Define Terms Used In This Act; To Require The Registration Of Utvs With The Department Of Revenue In The Same Manner As Passenger Motor Vehicles; To Authorize The Operation Of On County And Municipal Public Roads And Streets With Posted Speed Limit Of 55 Miles Per Hour Or Less; To Require Owners Of Utvs And Side-by-sides To ...
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Feb. 4, 2025
Status: Other
Primary sponsor: Steve Massengill (sole sponsor)
Last action: Died In Committee (Feb. 4, 2025)

Category: None (see reasoning)

The text primarily focuses on the regulation of utility-type vehicles (UTVs) and side-by-sides on public roads. While it includes some safety features that might relate to system integrity, it does not pertain to AI systems or their societal impact, data governance, or robustness in any significant way. AI-specific language such as 'autonomous vehicle' is mentioned briefly; however, it is not the focal point of the legislation. Therefore, relevance to the categories is minimal in all respects, mostly falling into a slightly relevant or not relevant area.


Sector: None (see reasoning)

The text does not explicitly involve any of the specified sectors. It does mention the operation and regulation of vehicles, potentially suggesting some relevance to Government Agencies and Public Services, but not to the extent that it falls under a significant legislative change or regulatory framework focused on AI in those areas. It thus rates very low on sector relevance.


Keywords (occurrence): automated (1) autonomous vehicle (5) show keywords in context

Description: Prohibit the use of a deepfake to influence an election and to provide a penalty therefor.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Feb. 25, 2025
Status: Engrossed
Primary sponsor: Liz Larson (9 total sponsors)
Last action: Remove from Consent Calendar H.J. 478 (March 6, 2025)

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

The text specifically addresses the use of deepfakes, which relates directly to the social impact by attempting to mitigate misinformation and potential harm to candidates through AI-generated content. It emphasizes the need for responsible use of technology, aiming to protect individuals and uphold the integrity of electoral processes. In addition, specifics about legal penalties and defenses indicate a strong relevance to legal frameworks, thereby touching on accountability and protection against harm. Therefore, it is crucial in the context of social impact legislation. Data governance is somewhat relevant as it discusses the integrity of the information being disseminated but doesn't directly address data management practices. System integrity is mentioned, as the legislation implicates ethical use of AI tools, but the primary focus remains on the social implications and the need for integrity within election processes. Similarly, robustness has marginal relevance but is overshadowed by more pressing concerns about misinformation and its societal ramifications.


Sector:
Politics and Elections
Judicial system (see reasoning)

The text addresses deepfakes in the context of their influence on elections, thus falling squarely within the relevance of the Politics and Elections sector. The implications of AI technology, specifically deepfakes, are discussed in a legislative context designed to regulate their use in the electoral process, aiming to protect candidates from manipulation and misinformation. Government Agencies and Public Services has slight relevance due to possible implications regarding enforcement by government entities, while Judicial System pertains moderately because it outlines legal instruments for redress. While there may be tangential connections to Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment if considering marketing or campaigning practices, this connection isn’t strong. The text does not explicitly connect to other sectors like Healthcare or Academic and Research Institutions but does highlight the need for ethical norms around AI usage in public spheres, making it a clear fit for the Politics and Elections category.


Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (3) deepfake (21) show keywords in context

Description: DOT Legislative Changes.-AB
Collection: Legislation
Status date: April 4, 2023
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Thomas McInnis (5 total sponsors)
Last action: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (April 5, 2023)

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

Description: A bill to direct the Secretary of Commerce, in coordination with the heads of other relevant Federal departments and agencies, to conduct an interagency review of and report to Congress on ways to increase the global competitiveness of the United States in attracting foreign direct investment
Collection: Legislation
Status date: July 19, 2023
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Todd Young (2 total sponsors)
Last action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (July 19, 2023)

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

Description: For legislation to implement the recommendations of the special commission on facial recognition technology. The Judiciary.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Feb. 16, 2023
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Orlando Ramos (40 total sponsors)
Last action: Accompanied a new draft, see H4359 (Feb. 12, 2024)

Category:
Societal Impact
System Integrity (see reasoning)

The text discusses legislation focused on facial recognition technology, categorizing it as a form of biometric surveillance technology. This directly engages with societal concerns, particularly regarding how such technologies could impact privacy, civil rights, and potential misuse by law enforcement. The mention of regulations preventing unlawful biometric surveillance and requirements for accountability suggests a significant intersection with social impact. The aspect of holding law enforcement agencies accountable and ensuring transparency around facial recognition searches, including the implications of data use, is integral for evaluating the social ramifications of AI technologies. Therefore, Social Impact is rated very relevant. For Data Governance, while there are suggestions for documentation and reporting of facial recognition searches, the text focuses more on usage and accountability rather than specific data management policies, making it slightly relevant. System Integrity is pertinent due to the mentions of human intervention and regulatory requirements that enhance security and transparency in the usage of the technology. Robustness is less relevant as the text focuses more on legislative measures than on performance benchmarks or compliance audits for AI systems, so it is rated not relevant.


Sector:
Judicial system (see reasoning)

The text is primarily focused on the use of facial recognition technology, which is closely associated with the Judicial System due to its implications in law enforcement, investigations, and the legal consequences that arise from the use of such technology. It articulates how law enforcement can use facial recognition and sets rules for its application in judicial proceedings, highlighting its relevance to the sector. The discussion does not specifically engage with Politics and Elections or Government Agencies beyond their regulatory roles, as it primarily focuses on law enforcement agencies. It also does not touch upon Healthcare, Private Enterprises, Academic Institutions, International Cooperation, Nonprofits, or Emerging Sectors. Therefore, Judicial System is rated very relevant while the other sectors are rated not relevant as they are not addressed in the context of this legislation.


Keywords (occurrence): automated (5) algorithm (1) show keywords in context

Description: HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE RHODE ISLAND CLEAN AIR PRESERVATION ACT - Establishes regulations to prohibit stratospheric aerosol injection (SAI), solar radiation modification (SRM) experimentation, and other hazardous weather engineering activities.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: March 1, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Elaine Morgan (sole sponsor)
Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study (March 20, 2024)

Category: None (see reasoning)

In this text, only one portion explicitly mentions Artificial Intelligence and associated terms. The definition where 'Artificial intelligence' and 'Machine learning' are discussed shows a negligible connection to the main focus of the document, which is on environmental health and safety regulations concerning weather engineering. While the definition does touch on the roles of AI and machine learning in atmospheric contaminant activities, the text largely revolves around prohibiting practices related to weather modification rather than discussing social implications, data management, threats to system integrity, or performance benchmarks of AI systems. Therefore, it does not particularly align well with any of the categories.


Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services (see reasoning)

The references to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in the context of atmospheric activities do not directly relate to traditional sectors where AI plays a significant role, such as healthcare, governance, or the economy. The mentions are in the realm of environmental impact, which doesn’t explicitly align with educational, governmental, judicial, or economic sectors. The application of AI in this text is mentioned as potentially engaged in harmful atmospheric activities, which is somewhat tangential to any specific sector's core focus. Therefore, the relevance is minimal overall.


Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (2) machine learning (2) show keywords in context

Description: A bill to prohibit, or require disclosure of, the surveillance, monitoring, and collection of certain worker data by employers, and for other purposes.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Feb. 2, 2023
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Robert Casey (6 total sponsors)
Last action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Feb. 2, 2023)

Category:
Societal Impact
Data Governance (see reasoning)

The text explicitly discusses the regulation of automated decision systems, which are typically grounded in AI technologies. It also outlines terms related to data collection and automated systems that could influence outcomes in work environments, indicative of potential social and ethical implications. An emphasis on automated decision systems and their outputs directly ties into social implications, particularly concerning worker rights and privacy. However, while it highlights data governance aspects due to its focus on data collection and management, it does not address issues of robustness or system integrity directly.


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

The text primarily concerns the relationship between employers and employees regarding surveillance practices and automated systems, impacting the labor sector directly. The mention of automated decision systems indicates potential applications in various industries that involve employment processes, but does not provide in-depth exploration of any medical, governmental, or non-profit application. Thus, the relevance remains strongest within the labor context outlined in the bill, with lesser importance to other sectors.


Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (2) automated (6) show keywords in context

Description: To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide further transparency and accountability for the use of content that is generated by artificial intelligence (generative AI) in political advertisements by requiring such advertisements to include a statement within the contents of the advertisements if generative AI was used to generate any image or video footage in the advertisements, and for other purposes.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: May 2, 2023
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Yvette Clarke (sole sponsor)
Last action: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. (May 2, 2023)

Category:
Societal Impact
System Integrity (see reasoning)

The text explicitly addresses the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in political advertisements and emphasizes the importance of transparency and accountability in these ads. This directly relates to the social implications of AI on public discourse, particularly concerning misinformation and the integrity of democratic processes. The legislation aims to mitigate the risks associated with the misuse of AI-generated content in political contexts, establishing a clear connection to the social impact of AI. Therefore, 'Social Impact' scores high. In terms of 'Data Governance', while the act implies indirect concerns about data through its transparency requirements, it does not directly tackle data management issues like accuracy or bias in datasets. Hence, it scores low here. For 'System Integrity', the requirement for clear disclaimers enhances the integrity of the information presented, but it does not delve into comprehensive measures for system security or human oversight. Consequently, it receives a moderate score. Lastly, 'Robustness' deals with the specific benchmarks and compliance for AI systems, which is not the primary focus of this act, resulting in a low score.


Sector:
Politics and Elections (see reasoning)

The text is specifically about political advertisements and their regulation in the context of AI, directly aligning it with the 'Politics and Elections' sector. The act mandates transparency regarding the use of AI in these advertisements, enhancing the democratic process. While there may be elements affecting 'Government Agencies and Public Services', it is not primarily focused on government operations outside of election processes, so that score is lower. The bill does not attempt to address the use of AI in healthcare, the judicial system, employment, research, international cooperation, or the operation of nonprofits. It neither fits into 'Hybrid, Emerging, and Unclassified' as it explicitly pertains to a defined sector. Therefore, the strongest match remains with 'Politics and Elections', resulting in a high score.


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

Description: Aligns state and local procurement laws with federal law prohibiting the procurement of certain information and communications technology and electronic parts or products which are determined to pose a risk to state and national security.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Feb. 27, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Jenifer Rajkumar (6 total sponsors)
Last action: ordered to third reading rules cal.503 (June 6, 2024)

Category:
System Integrity (see reasoning)

The text primarily focuses on the procurement restrictions regarding certain information and communications technology due to security risks. It explicitly mentions automated decision-making systems, but does not delve into the broader social impacts of AI, data governance surrounding AI systems, system integrity beyond procurement, or robustness in the context of AI performance. The explicit mention of automated decision-making could indicate some relevance to system integrity, but it's primarily about procurement and security matters.


Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services (see reasoning)

The text's relevance is tangential to sectors like Government Agencies and Public Services, as it discusses government procurement procedures. However, it does not directly address the use of AI technologies in these contexts. There's minimal relevance to other sectors, as it does not pertain to politics, the judicial system, healthcare, private enterprises, academia, or international standards. The overarching theme regarding security and procurement impacts primarily government operations.


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Description: A bill to end preventable maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities in the United States, and for other purposes.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: May 15, 2023
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Cory Booker (33 total sponsors)
Last action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (May 15, 2023)

Category: None (see reasoning)

The Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act is primarily focused on addressing issues related to maternal health, mortality, and disparities. Its connection to AI can be inferred in sections discussing technology use in maternal care, such as telehealth models. However, the bill lacks explicit mentions of AI or related technologies. Thus, categories that require strong AI relevance like Social Impact and Data Governance gain slightly more relevance due to the context around healthcare and data but don’t incorporate AI directly. System Integrity touches on procedural safeguards for maternal care but does not directly call out AI-driven systems. Robustness isn't relevant either as there's no focus on benchmarks for AI performance. Overall, the legislation minimally addresses AI directly, hence lower relevance scores overall.


Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services
Healthcare
Nonprofits and NGOs (see reasoning)

The bill has implicit connections to the Healthcare sector due to its aim to reform maternal health outcomes and integrate technology solutions into healthcare systems. Yet, it fails to emphasize the role of AI distinctly, only indirectly pointing towards technological improvement in maternal care by suggesting integrated telehealth models. Therefore, while healthcare is clearly a focus, AI isn’t central, leading to lower scores across relevant sectors. The implications for government agencies are minimal, as the primary focus lies with health policies rather than AI's governance. It briefly references systemic oversight procedures but does not delve into data regulation regarding AI.


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

Description: Amends the School Code. Requires the State Board of Education to establish the State Instructional Technology Advisory Board, which shall collaborate with the State Board of Education to provide guidance, integration, oversight, and evaluation of education technologies, including, but not limited to, artificial intelligence technologies. Sets forth the membership of the Advisory Board and terms. Requires the State Board, with the Advisory Board, to develop standards concerning safety, transpa...
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Feb. 3, 2025
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Laura Faver Dias (sole sponsor)
Last action: Assigned to Education Policy Committee (March 4, 2025)

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

This text is highly relevant to the Social Impact category as it directly addresses educational practices regarding artificial intelligence, including safety, transparency, and ethical use. It touches on essential aspects like AI literacy for students and educators, which plays a significant role in shaping perceptions and interactions with technology. For Data Governance, the text also indicates a focus on data privacy related to AI technologies which is essential for ethical data practices in educational settings. System Integrity is relevant as it mentions safety standards and oversight of AI applications, ensuring that systems used in education maintain integrity. Robustness is moderately relevant as the text suggests developing standards for evaluating AI tools within schools but doesn't specify benchmarks for AI performance itself.


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

In terms of sectors, the text has a prominent focus on Academic and Research Institutions as it centers around education technologies, specifically the application of artificial intelligence within schools. This includes the development of standards, guidance, and literacy programs which are crucial for academic institutions implementing AI. It also touches on Government Agencies and Public Services since the State Board of Education, as a government entity, plays a primary role in oversight and guiding the implementation of AI in schools. Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment is slightly relevant due to potential implications for educational technology companies creating AI tools. However, the focus is predominantly on education rather than business practices. The Judicial System is deemed not relevant as there are no aspects of AI's legal application mentioned. International Cooperation and Standards and Nonprofits and NGOs are also not applicable in this context.


Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (23) machine learning (1) show keywords in context
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