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Description: An act to add Chapter 41 (commencing with Section 22949.90) to Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code, relating to artificial intelligence.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: May 22, 2024
Status: Engrossed
Primary sponsor: Buffy Wicks
(sole sponsor)
Last action: Read second time. Ordered to third reading. (Aug. 19, 2024)
Societal Impact
Data Governance
System Integrity
Data Robustness (see reasoning)
The proposed California Provenance, Authenticity, and Watermarking Standards Act focuses heavily on the implications of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) technologies in society, especially regarding the authenticity and provenance of synthetic content. This directly relates to the Social Impact category, as it emphasizes the potential harms of GenAI, addressing issues such as misinformation, public trust, and transparency which affect societal norms and individual behaviors. The mandate for disclosure and labeling of synthetic content is a clear attempt to mitigate psychological and material harms related to this technology. In terms of Data Governance, the bill establishes stringent requirements for data management practices, including the creation of provenance data tied to AI-generated content and the obligation to report vulnerabilities. This aligns closely with the category’s focus on secure and accurate data collection. The bill also mentions the necessity for AI red-teaming exercises and public safety notifications, which indicate concerns about systemic integrity, placing it within the System Integrity domain. In regards to Robustness, the text discusses compliance and auditing mandates for generative AI providers, suggesting a framework for maintaining performance standards. Therefore, the act is relevant to all categories but especially so for Social Impact and Data Governance due to the emphasis on transparency, safety, and societal impacts of AI.
Sector:
Politics and Elections
Government Agencies and Public Services
Judicial system
Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment
International Cooperation and Standards (see reasoning)
This legislation has significant implications across multiple sectors. In the context of Politics and Elections, the mention of GenAI's potential to skew election results highlights direct relevance, especially regarding transparency and voter trust. For Government Agencies and Public Services, the bill mandates compliance from state departments concerning the watermarking of AI-generated content, showcasing its applicability in governance. It touches upon the Judicial System in terms of potential legal ramifications from misuse of synthetic content, although this is less direct. In the Healthcare sector, while it doesn't explicitly address AI applications, principles of authenticity and provenance can apply to medical data and tools, but it is not primary enough for significant relevance. The Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment sector is relevant because companies using generative AI will need to comply with the new regulations. However, Academic and Research Institutions may only find slight relevance due to a lack of explicit connection to academic research. Lastly, there is broad relevance in terms of International Cooperation and Standards, particularly regarding how California's regulations may influence or need to align with global standards for technology and AI. Overall, key sectors impacted most prominently are Politics and Elections, Government Agencies and Public Services, and Private Enterprises.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (5) show keywords in context
Description: Relative to social media platforms.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: June 20, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Josh Lowenthal
(sole sponsor)
Last action: In committee: Hearing cancelled at the request of author. (Aug. 6, 2024)
Societal Impact
Data Governance
System Integrity
Data Robustness (see reasoning)
The text addresses various rights and protections for social media users, with notable emphasis on the influence of AI algorithms and tools in content dissemination and user experiences on social platforms. The explicit mention of AI in terms of its role in user engagement, content moderation, and even the potential harms caused by AI-driven algorithms makes this legislation significantly relevant. There is a focus on accountability for the outcomes of AI systems, emphasizing the societal implications of their use, which aligns well with the Social Impact category. Additionally, the text discusses the need for transparency in how user data is treated, which relates to Data Governance. System Integrity is touched upon with the discussions on monitoring and removing harmful content, directly correlating to the oversight and security of AI systems. As such, this text intersects meaningfully with all four categories, though the relevance varies. Overall, the legislation highlights the need for responsible AI-driven practices and standards in social media that affects societal interactions and governance.
Sector:
Politics and Elections
Government Agencies and Public Services
Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment
Academic and Research Institutions
Nonprofits and NGOs (see reasoning)
The text primarily discusses the implications of the bill regarding social media platforms and their obligations towards users, especially concerning the use of AI and algorithms. It emphasizes user rights, data privacy, accountability, and the roles social media platforms play in shaping public discourse and protecting minors. Although it touches upon various sectors, its focus is on social media and digital ages, making its sector relevance limited predominantly to the realms of Government Agencies and Public Services where oversight and regulation of these platforms occur. The government’s role in regulating how these platforms operate is crucial, though direct implications on other sectors like healthcare or the judicial system are not present. Therefore, its evaluation reflects a nuanced understanding of the sectors involved, primarily focusing on government intervention in social media usage and user protection.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (1) show keywords in context
Description: A bill to promote United States leadership in technical standards by directing the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the Department of State to take certain actions to encourage and enable United States participation in developing standards and specifications for artificial intelligence and other critical and emerging technologies, and for other purposes.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Feb. 29, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Mark Warner
(4 total sponsors)
Last action: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 482. (Aug. 1, 2024)
Societal Impact
Data Governance
System Integrity
Data Robustness (see reasoning)
The text primarily focuses on developing standards for artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies, which is crucial for establishing frameworks that ensure responsible and coherent AI deployment. The bill does not directly address social impact implications, such as discrimination or consumer protection, but it does lay the groundwork for a robust approach to managing and classifying various AI technologies. Its relevance to social impact is conditional, relying on the policies implemented after standardization. Data governance is moderately relevant as the standards could indirectly influence data handling practices, but this is not a primary focus. System integrity is more closely aligned due to the standards promoted for AI systems, which encompass security protocols. Robustness is relevant, though indirectly, as the standards would serve to benchmark AI efficacy rather than their certification directly. Overall, the text emphasizes standards and specifications, positioning it at the intersection of these categories.
Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services
Healthcare
Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment
Academic and Research Institutions
International Cooperation and Standards (see reasoning)
The legislation is most relevant to the Government Agencies and Public Services sector as it explicitly discusses federal agency involvement in establishing standards for AI technologies. This engagement suggests governmental implications in AI management and implementation. Academic and Research Institutions are also relevant, as standards set by institutes like NIST typically rely on research findings from academic entities. Other sectors like Healthcare and Private Enterprises may be impacted indirectly by the standards created, but they are not directly addressed in this legislation. Consequently, while broader applications exist, the primary relevance remains with government agencies.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (12) show keywords in context
Description: The committee of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two branches with reference to the Senate amendment (striking out all after the enacting clause and inserting in place thereof the text contained in Senate document numbered 2584; and striking out the title and inserting in place thereof the following title: “An Act to sensibly address firearm violence through effective reform”) of the House Bill modernizing firearm laws (House, No. 4139), reports recommending passage of the accompan...
Collection: Legislation
Status date: July 25, 2024
Status: Passed
Last action: Signed by the Governor, Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024 (July 25, 2024)
The text primarily addresses the modernization of firearm laws and does not focus on AI or its implications. There are no mentions of AI technologies or terms that pertain to artificial intelligence, algorithms, machine learning, or related concepts, which would directly connect this legislation to the specified categories. Hence, all categories are deemed not relevant to this text.
Sector: None (see reasoning)
The content of the text centers around firearm laws and does not discuss or regulate any aspects of AI in the contexts defined by the sectors. Therefore, all sectors are rated as not relevant to the content of this legislation.
Keywords (occurrence): machine learning (1) show keywords in context
Description: An act to add and repeal Section 33328.5 of the Education Code, relating to public schools.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: May 24, 2024
Status: Engrossed
Primary sponsor: Josh Becker
(4 total sponsors)
Last action: August 7 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file. (Aug. 7, 2024)
Societal Impact
Data Governance
System Integrity (see reasoning)
The legislation discussed in this text is highly relevant to the 'Social Impact' category because it addresses how AI can be safely and effectively integrated into education, emphasizing the potential benefits and risks to pupils and educators. The text focuses on developing guidance and model policies that seek to ensure AI does not negatively impact educational quality or exacerbate existing inequities. The mention of protecting data privacy and ensuring educators retain their essential roles aligns with the social impact of AI on individuals and society. The regulations proposed also touch upon issues of AI potentially impacting the educational processes and addressing the role of AI in the classroom, which further emphasizes the importance of social considerations. In relation to 'Data Governance,' there is an explicit need for guidelines on pupil and educator data privacy and security, highlighting the relevance of accurate and secure data management systems within AI applications in education. The aspects of the working group looking into the ownership and licensing of AI technologies used in education also imply concerns regarding data governance. The text also connects with 'System Integrity,' given the proposal for a model policy to ensure effective use of AI which includes oversight elements and the need for ethical considerations, ensuring transparency and secure processes. However, the text does not strongly focus on 'Robustness' in terms of performance benchmarks or compliance standards for AI systems, thus making this category less relevant. Overall, the legislation is primarily focused on managing the social implications of AI in education with significant considerations for data governance and system integrity.
Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services
Academic and Research Institutions (see reasoning)
The Act is specifically applicable to the 'Academic and Research Institutions' sector, as it is directly related to educational settings, focusing on public schools and local educational agencies. The formation of the working group includes various stakeholders from educational institutions and pertains to the integration of AI in teaching and learning practices. It also addresses topics relevant to both educators and pupils in a school setting, aligning neatly with the regulations and considerations in education. While there are elements of 'Government Agencies and Public Services' due to state involvement and oversight in public education, the core focus remains distinctly on academic practice rather than broader government operations. The connection to 'Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment' is less direct, although it could be marginally associated due to involving private sector representatives in the working group. Nevertheless, the strongest alignment is with the academic realm, given the educational context and intended guidance for AI's implementation in schools.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (30) show keywords in context
Description: An act to amend Sections 1798.99.90, 1798.121, 1798.130, 1798.140, 1798.145, 1798.185, and 1798.199.40 of, and to add Section 1798.199.41 to, the Civil Code, relating to privacy.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: May 20, 2024
Status: Engrossed
Primary sponsor: Rebecca Bauer-Kahan
(sole sponsor)
Last action: In committee: Held under submission. (Aug. 15, 2024)
Societal Impact
Data Governance
System Integrity
Data Robustness (see reasoning)
The California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 as amended by this bill explicitly addresses the interaction of artificial intelligence (AI) with personal data, especially concerning minors. Since it outlines specific obligations for developers regarding the use of personal information to train AI systems, it directly relates to Social Impact, providing protections against misuse of sensitive data and addressing AI's influence on privacy and consumer rights. Furthermore, the legislation addresses data governance by mandating specific protocols for data handling, privacy rights of consumers, and requirements for affirmative authorization before using personal data in training AI systems. It also touches upon system integrity by defining how personal information must be handled and protected when using AI systems. Given the focus on compliance and regulatory aspects of AI training concerning personal data, the relevance to Robustness is more ancillary, but it still touches on standards for privacy protection within AI systems. Overall, all categories have significant relevance due to the implications of the legislation on social norms, privacy rights, and compliance measures necessary for AI systems.
Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services
Judicial system
Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment
Academic and Research Institutions (see reasoning)
The bill primarily focuses on the intersection of artificial intelligence with consumer privacy laws, making it highly relevant to the sector of Government Agencies and Public Services as it pertains to the oversight of data management and privacy regulations enforced by a state agency. Additionally, it could impact sectors involving Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment, as businesses must conform to these privacy regulations, particularly when dealing with AI technologies and personal information. There may also be implications for Academic and Research Institutions in terms of how they engage with AI training datasets ethically and lawfully. However, the strongest relevance is to Government Agencies and Public Services, as this act seeks to regulate AI usage within consumer data contexts.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (15) automated (5) show keywords in context
Description: Relative to Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month and The Longest Day.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Aug. 5, 2024
Status: Enrolled
Primary sponsor: Benjamin Allen
(sole sponsor)
Last action: In Senate. Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. (Aug. 5, 2024)
Societal Impact
Data Robustness (see reasoning)
The text contains references to the utilization of artificial intelligence (AI) in advancing research and treatment for Alzheimer’s disease and related neurological disorders. Given the importance of representing the social impacts of AI, including healthcare innovations, the 'Social Impact' category is highly relevant. There are mentions of how AI could contribute to the development of new diagnostics and therapeutics, aligning with the goals of addressing health disparities and improving patient outcomes. The emphasis on AI's potential to enhance understanding and treatment within this context supports its categorization as relevant for both 'Social Impact' and 'Robustness.' On the other hand, while 'Data Governance' and 'System Integrity' involve the management of data and the security of AI systems, the focus of this text is more on awareness and the implications of AI in healthcare. Hence, these categories score lower. Overall, the pervasive concerns surrounding the integration of AI into healthcare underline the relevance in areas of social impact and performance benchmarks.
Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services
Healthcare
Academic and Research Institutions (see reasoning)
The text discusses Alzheimer's disease and its implications on public awareness and support, along with mentioning the use of AI in medical research. The relevance to the 'Healthcare' sector is significant, as it directly addresses AI's application within the context of brain health and neurological disorders. Additionally, the text touches upon societal impacts, which ties into the effective dissemination of health-related information and practices. However, while the text references other sectors such as 'Government Agencies and Public Services' indirectly through state support, the predominant focus remains the healthcare context. Consequently, 'Healthcare' receives the highest score, while other sectors score lower due to lesser relevance.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (1) show keywords in context
Description: An act to amend Section 8586.8 of the Government Code, relating to technology.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: May 30, 2023
Status: Engrossed
Primary sponsor: Bill Dodd
(sole sponsor)
Last action: August 7 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file. (Aug. 7, 2024)
Societal Impact (see reasoning)
The text discusses the establishment of the Office of Wildfire Technology Research and Development, which focuses on the use of emerging technologies, potentially including AI, to prepare for and respond to wildfires. However, the explicit mention of AI or algorithmic technologies is minimal, limiting the relevance to categories associated with AI. In terms of Social Impact, the text hints at the broader societal benefits of wildfire management, but it is not explicitly framed in terms of societal implications or protections against bias or harm from AI systems. Consequently, the relevance is moderate. For Data Governance, while data management is implied in relation to cybersecurity and technology management, there are no specific mandates or discussions on the secure and accurate management of AI-related data. In the context of System Integrity, the text implies a blend of governmental control over information technology, but does not address specific mandates for security or transparency in AI processes. Likewise, the Robustness category mentions the development of technologies but does not propose specific benchmarks or auditing measures for AI systems in this context.
Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services (see reasoning)
The text primarily addresses the establishment of an office focused on wildfire technology, which includes potential technological applications in managing emergency services and improving state response mechanisms. It implies some regulatory measures for social media and cybersecurity policies relevant to state governments but does not delve deeply into how AI integrates into the political processes, judicial use, healthcare, or specific impacts on labor. Given that the focus is on technology and wildfire response, the relevance remains limited in most sector categories apart from Government Agencies and Public Services, which is pertinent due to the mention of state agencies and their roles.
Keywords (occurrence): algorithm (1) show keywords in context
Description: A bill to establish the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource, and for other purposes.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: July 27, 2023
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Martin Heinrich
(4 total sponsors)
Last action: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. (July 31, 2024)
Societal Impact
Data Governance
System Integrity
Data Robustness (see reasoning)
The CREATE AI Act of 2023 focuses on establishing the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) to improve access to artificial intelligence resources, promote diversity in AI research, and support AI development. It emphasizes the importance of the equitable distribution of AI research resources, which addresses social aspects of AI effects. Data governance is highly relevant, as the act includes mandates regarding data repositories and managing datasets and protocols. System integrity is relevant due to the establishment of governance structures and evaluation criteria for the NAIRR. Robustness is also relevant since the act focuses on performance indicators and evaluation of AI resources and systems.
Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services
Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment
Academic and Research Institutions
International Cooperation and Standards (see reasoning)
The CREATE AI Act of 2023 touches on multiple sectors, primarily focusing on Academic and Research Institutions by promoting AI research and democratizing resources. It influences Government Agencies and Public Services with its implications for federal resource management and operational practices related to AI. The emphasis on diversity indicates relevance in Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment sectors as well. While it may indirectly touch on International Cooperation and Standards, the primary relevance remains within academic and public service contexts.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (31) show keywords in context
Description: An act to add Chapter 5.1 (commencing with Section 11530) to Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, relating to artificial intelligence.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: May 23, 2024
Status: Engrossed
Primary sponsor: Steve Padilla
(3 total sponsors)
Last action: August 15 hearing: Held in committee and under submission. (Aug. 15, 2024)
Societal Impact
Data Governance
System Integrity
Data Robustness (see reasoning)
The text primarily revolves around the establishment of the California Artificial Intelligence Research Hub, which is directly focused on the advancement of artificial intelligence technologies and their benefits to society. It clearly highlights the importance of addressing risks and potential harms related to AI. Therefore, it relates closely to all categories, especially 'Social Impact' and 'Data Governance'. The bill emphasizes the need for reliable access to data while ensuring privacy, which ties into the 'Data Governance' category. It also addresses the necessity of developing trustworthy AI technologies, linking it to 'Robustness'. However, 'System Integrity' is less highlighted as there is no direct mention of security measures or transparency mandates. Overall, the focus on advancing AI for public benefit while safeguarding privacy, along with addressing AI risks, makes these categories particularly relevant.
Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services
Academic and Research Institutions
Hybrid, Emerging, and Unclassified (see reasoning)
The text mentions a multi-faceted collaboration involving government agencies, academic institutions, and private sector partners specifically for AI research and development, indicating its relevance to 'Government Agencies and Public Services'. It also broadens to potentially influence academic institutions since it aims to support them in AI research. References to data access and privacy suggest a significant relevance to the public service sector. However, it is less specific to other sectors such as healthcare or the judicial system, leading to lower scores in those areas. Thus, this aligns it strongly with Government Agencies while moderately relating to Academic Institutions.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (14) show keywords in context
Description: An act to add Section 42983.5 to, and to add Chapter 19.5 (commencing with Section 42968) to Part 3 of Division 30 of, the Public Resources Code, relating to recycling.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: May 30, 2023
Status: Engrossed
Primary sponsor: Cecilia Aguiar-Curry
(2 total sponsors)
Last action: From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to committee. Read second time, amended, and re-referred to Com. on APPR. (Aug. 7, 2024)
The text predominantly pertains to recycling and producer responsibility in the context of carpets and flooring, with no explicit focus on artificial intelligence or related technologies such as algorithms or machine learning systems. While there is a mention of using innovative and advanced technologies, the lack of detail about AI-specific applications suggests that the relevance to the defined AI categories is minimal. Therefore, all categories receive low scores. Specifically, the absence of discussions around social impacts like AI-driven discrimination, data governance issues concerning AI datasets, system integrity for AI processes, or robustness concerning AI benchmarks indicates a disconnect from the themes associated with AI. The text primarily centers on regulatory measures around recycling and producer responsibility rather than the intersections of these themes with artificial intelligence.
Sector: None (see reasoning)
The text focuses on the regulation of carpet and flooring recycling and producer responsibility organizations. While there is mention of legal compliance and the involvement of various stakeholders, including manufacturers and regional organizations, it doesn’t specifically address the nuances of AI in these sectors. Thus, the text does not significantly relate to any individual sector’s specific legislative concerns about the use of AI, such as politics and elections, public services, healthcare, or other defined sectors. The relevance remains minimal across all sectors.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (1) show keywords in context
Description: A bill to improve the requirement for the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology to establish testbeds to support the development and testing of trustworthy artificial intelligence systems and to improve interagency coordination in development of such testbeds, and for other purposes.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Oct. 30, 2023
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Ben Lujan
(6 total sponsors)
Last action: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. (July 31, 2024)
System Integrity
Data Robustness (see reasoning)
The text of the TEST AI Act of 2023 primarily focuses on establishing testbeds for trustworthy artificial intelligence systems and improving coordination among federal agencies. It explicitly discusses the development and testing of AI systems, addressing risks, vulnerabilities, and guardrails related to AI usage. The text emphasizes creating standards and benchmarks related to the integrity and reliability of AI systems, which aligns particularly well with the robustness category. Additionally, since the text mentions the evaluation and oversight of AI systems, it also falls under the system integrity category. However, it doesn't address broader societal impacts of AI or data governance related to the handling of data within these systems. Therefore, Social Impact and Data Governance are not particularly relevant to this text, whereas Robustness and System Integrity are significantly relevant.
Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services
Judicial system (see reasoning)
The TEST AI Act of 2023 pertains mainly to the establishment of frameworks for evaluating AI systems, which impacts various sectors, but does not explicitly address a specific sector like healthcare, education, etc. However, it is fundamentally about government processes and standards regarding AI, indicating relevance to Government Agencies and Public Services. The potential impacts on judicial systems from the misuse of AI have relevance too, albeit less directly stated. The Act includes provisions related to security and the potential misuse of AI systems, linking it moderately to the Judicial System sector. Overall, the strong focus on government testing and evaluation suggests that Government Agencies and Public Services is the most relevant sector, receiving a higher score, while the Judicial System gets a lower score due to its less direct connection.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (10) show keywords in context
Description: Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following changes. Further amends the Employment Article of the Illinois Human Rights Act. Provides that it is a civil rights violation: (1) with respect to recruitment, hiring, promotion, renewal of employment, selection for training or apprenticeship, discharge, discipline, tenure, or the terms, privileges, or conditions of employment, for an employer to use artificial intelligence that has the effect of subjecting employees to discrim...
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Aug. 9, 2024
Status: Passed
Primary sponsor: Jaime Andrade
(11 total sponsors)
Last action: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0804 (Aug. 9, 2024)
Societal Impact
Data Governance
System Integrity
Data Robustness (see reasoning)
The text, particularly the definition of 'Artificial Intelligence,' emphasizes accountability and civil rights violations related to potentially discriminatory practices in employment when using AI. This strongly connects to the impact of AI on individuals, especially in relation to discrimination and its implications in workplace environments. It also delves into the necessity for fairness in AI algorithms to prevent discrimination in hiring or employment decisions. Therefore, the relevance of Social Impact is determined to be very high as it addresses societal implications of using AI in the workplace. Data Governance is also relevant due to the need to manage how AI systems gather and use data, ensuring that biases are minimized in these data sets. System Integrity concerns come into play through mention of oversight and corrective measures necessary to prevent discrimination. Robustness is pertinent as the legislation may also call for AI systems to meet certain performance standards to ensure fairness and reliability, particularly in employment contexts.
Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services
Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment (see reasoning)
The text is highly relevant to the Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment sector, as it discusses the implications of using AI in recruitment and employment practices. It establishes a direct link to legislation that pertains to employer responsibilities and rights of employees in relation to AI use. It also potentially intersects with Government Agencies and Public Services, as public employers are also addressed within the provisions. The importance of discrimination and civil rights extends into both the performance of private enterprises and their regulatory obligations. However, relevance to other sectors such as Healthcare, Judicial System, and International Cooperation is diminished, rendering those categories not applicable here.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (7) automated (1) show keywords in context
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Sector: None (see reasoning)
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence () machine learning () neural network () deep learning () automated () deepfake () synthetic media () large language model () foundation model () chatbot () recommendation system () algorithm () autonomous vehicle ()
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Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence () machine learning () neural network () deep learning () automated () deepfake () synthetic media () large language model () foundation model () chatbot () recommendation system () algorithm () autonomous vehicle ()
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: Sept. 10, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress
The text discusses various political and economic topics without explicitly addressing AI technology or its implications. There are mentions of technology in relation to customer service at the IRS, including a reference to ChatGPT. However, these mentions are not in-depth explorations of AI issues; rather, they are anecdotes related to broader fiscal and administrative frustrations. Other AI-specific terms do not appear, and therefore, the relevance of the categories is limited. The text primarily focuses on economic policies and political accountability rather than the social impact, data governance, system integrity, or robustness of any AI systems.
Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services (see reasoning)
The text does not directly address the use of AI in any specific sector such as elections, healthcare, government services, or others. The mention of using ChatGPT for IRS services is tangential and does not develop into a broader discourse on how AI is utilized in political campaigns, government efficiency, or other sectors. The overall content remains focused on criticism of fiscal policy and legislative behavior, rather than on sector-specific AI applications.
Keywords (occurrence): algorithm (1) show keywords in context
Description: Requires OIT to develop NJ generative artificial intelligence program and implement artificial intelligence education courses with county governments; appropriates $1.5 million.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Sept. 19, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Julio Marenco
(sole sponsor)
Last action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee (Sept. 19, 2024)
Societal Impact
Data Governance
System Integrity
Data Robustness (see reasoning)
This text directly pertains to the impact of artificial intelligence on society through the development of educational programs and public awareness initiatives. It addresses the potential harms and inaccuracies associated with generative AI, which aligns closely with the category of 'Social Impact' due to its emphasis on educating the public about biases and fabricated outputs, thereby aiming to reduce misinformation and enhance consumer protections. The mention of coordinating cybersecurity measures as part of the program also ties into system integrity by ensuring the program’s robustness against vulnerabilities. However, the primary driver appears to be societal education and impact, leading to a higher relevance for 'Social Impact' and 'System Integrity' rather than 'Robustness' and 'Data Governance' which are only touched upon indirectly. The legislation further touches on topics of transparency and public trust through educational initiatives, aligning well with transparency aspects related to how AI operates.
Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services
Academic and Research Institutions (see reasoning)
The sectors most relevant here include 'Government Agencies and Public Services' as the legislation directly involves a government agency (OIT) developing a public program focused on AI literacy and public education. The educational aspects of this program touch upon the intersection of AI and public service by providing residents the skills to critically assess AI outputs. This also connects to 'Academic and Research Institutions' due to the educational nature of the initiative. However, sectors such as 'Politics and Elections' or 'Judicial System' do not find relevant ties to this text. The incorporation of generative AI and public education suggests a preparatory focus on the workforce and citizenry, providing citizens with the skills necessary to navigate AI technologies responsibly.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (22) machine learning (1) show keywords in context
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: Countering disinformation, propaganda, and misinformation in Latin America and the Caribbean, and calling for multi-stakeholder efforts to address the significant detrimental effects that the rise in disinformation, propaganda, and misinformation in regional information environments has on democratic governance, human rights, and United States national interests.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Sept. 19, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Joaquin Castro
(7 total sponsors)
Last action: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (Sept. 19, 2024)
Societal Impact
Data Governance
System Integrity (see reasoning)
The text discusses the impact of disinformation, propaganda, and misinformation particularly amplified by technological tools, including AI. It raises concerns about the adverse effects of this disinformation on democratic governance and human rights. It highlights how disinformation can be propagated using AI to spread false narratives, indicating a strong relevance to the social impact of AI on society. The discussion about social media platforms and algorithms used to disseminate misinformation directly corresponds with data governance issues since it deals with the management of information. The resolution suggests the need for increased transparency and ethical use of algorithms, suggesting a focus on system integrity as well. However, it lacks a focus on benchmarking or performance evaluation of AI systems, which diminishes the relevance to robustness. Therefore, the most relevant categories are social impact, data governance, and system integrity, but robustness receives a lower relevance score.
Sector:
Politics and Elections
Government Agencies and Public Services
Nonprofits and NGOs (see reasoning)
The text explicitly addresses the intersection of AI and misinformation within political processes, emphasizing how disinformation campaigns can influence electoral integrity in democratic systems. Given its focus on mitigating the impact of AI-generated disinformation on political contexts, it aligns closely with the politics and elections sector. It also reflects on the role of government agencies in countering disinformation through regulation and support, indicating relevance to government agencies and public services. However, the lack of detailed discussions on other specific sectors like healthcare or academia means lower relevance in those areas. The predominant sectors are thus politics and elections and government agencies and public services, while others are not as pertinent.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (1) show keywords in context
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: Sept. 10, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress
Societal Impact
Data Governance
System Integrity
Data Robustness (see reasoning)
The text primarily details committee meetings in Congress, with a specific focus on various legislative hearings and markups that may not directly pertain to AI at a substantial level. However, there are explicit mentions of AI-focused bills and committees (e.g., 'Small Business Artificial Intelligence Advancement Act', 'LIFT AI Act', 'Expanding AI Voices Act'). These imply engagement with AI-related legislation, primarily around enhancing and managing AI's development and its impacts within various sectors. The connection is primarily through potential legislative action rather than direct impact or governance of social issues stemming from AI technology. As such, the text can be seen as relevant to the categories of Social Impact, Data Governance, System Integrity, and Robustness due to its direct references to AI-focused bills and both their legislative and regulatory implications. The relevance is more contextual than explicit, which influences scores across categories.
Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services
Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment
Academic and Research Institutions (see reasoning)
The text encompasses various committee activities, including those relevant to AI. The presence of bills specifically named relates to sectors such as Academic and Research Institutions (through AI education acts), and potentially Government Agencies and Public Services (with mentions of Policy Acts). However, many committees don't focus on AI directly, suggesting varying affiliation levels between AI and the listed sectors. While AI is not the sole focus, its implications within the legislative framework affect many of the highlighted sectors and promote discussions surrounding it, making connections to multiple sectors. Thus, scores reflect a nuanced affiliation rather than strong direct relevance throughout.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (1)