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Description: An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2024 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: July 11, 2023
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Jack Reed (sole sponsor)
Last action: Senate ordered measure printed as passed. (July 27, 2023)

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

The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 includes several mentions of artificial intelligence technologies and their applications within the military context. The text highlights AI-related activities such as the development of AI strategies, automation in shipyard operations, and competitive technology developments that include aspects of generative artificial intelligence. Due to the emphasis on the implications of AI strategies in defense operations and technological advancements, it is particularly relevant to the categories of Social Impact, Data Governance, System Integrity, and Robustness, even though the extent and implication in some areas may vary. Overall, the connections to AI in this legislation reflect significant considerations about the impact, governance, integrity, and robustness of AI technologies in military settings.


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

This legislation clearly relates to multiple sectors as outlined. The most relevant sectors include Government Agencies and Public Services, as it directly addresses the military and defense capabilities of government agencies. Additionally, aspects pertaining to Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment are relevant due to the focus on technology and workforce implications around military service and contracting. The references to the integration of AI in public service operations suggest wider implications for governmental applications. Therefore, the scores reflect a robust association with sectors impacted by AI, especially within government operations and military contexts.


Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (108) machine learning (17) neural network (1) deep learning (1) automated (20) algorithm (1) show keywords in context

Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: Aug. 23, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress

Category:
Societal Impact (see reasoning)

The text specifically mentions 'artificial intelligence' in the context of supporting education and professional development related to it. This reference ties directly to key legislative considerations regarding how AI impacts society, particularly in terms of education and workforce development. Therefore, the relevance to the Social Impact category is clear. While the text briefly touches on the topic, it primarily emphasizes the educational facet rather than addressing deeper societal impacts or systemic integrations. This narrow focus supports a moderately relevant score. In terms of Data Governance, System Integrity, and Robustness, there are no explicit concerns or mentions related to data management, system security, or performance benchmarks specified in the text, resulting in a score of 1 for these categories.


Sector:
Academic and Research Institutions (see reasoning)

The text indicates a focus on supporting education within the National Science Foundation related to artificial intelligence. This primarily relates to the Academic and Research Institutions sector, highlighting development in education associated with AI. While there are implications for workforce training, the tie to direct employment impacts or regulations of AI within specific sectors like healthcare or government is absent. Thus, the score for the Academic and Research Institutions category is 4 due to this connection. Other sectors do not see direct relevance from the text, particularly as there are no discussions surrounding AI in politics, healthcare, or other specified environments, leading to scores of 1 for those.


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

Description: A bill to require the imposition of sanctions with respect to the People's Republic of China if the People's Liberation Army initiates a military invasion of Taiwan.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: July 25, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Dan Sullivan (2 total sponsors)
Last action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (July 25, 2024)

Category: None (see reasoning)

The text of the STAND with Taiwan Act of 2024 primarily deals with sanctions in relation to military actions rather than directly addressing concerns related to AI technologies. There are no explicit references to AI, algorithms, or automated decision-making processes. Consequently, all categories are assessed as not relevant to the contents of this bill.


Sector: None (see reasoning)

The text does not mention the use of AI in the context of politics, public services, healthcare, or any other sectors described. It focuses on geopolitical relations and military actions concerning Taiwan and China, thus no indication of AI involvement is noted.


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

Description: An act to add Section 111612 to the Health and Safety Code, relating to public health.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: May 13, 2024
Status: Engrossed
Primary sponsor: Akilah Weber (sole sponsor)
Last action: Ordered to third reading. (Aug. 8, 2024)

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

The text clearly addresses disclosures related to medical devices, particularly those that involve the collection and analysis of medical information. The references to automated decision systems align it with AI's role in healthcare decision-making. The requirement for manufacturers to disclose known limitations based on patient characteristics connects it to issues of fairness and bias, which are significant concerns of social impact. It doesn't explicitly delve into data governance or system integrity beyond the scope of medical device regulation. While robustness isn't a focus here, concerns about device performance can be loosely tied to it in the context of healthcare. Overall, its principal relevance lies in how AI, through automated decision systems, can affect public health and individual patient outcomes.


Sector:
Healthcare (see reasoning)

The text specifically relates to healthcare by addressing the regulation of medical devices and their disclosures, particularly in context to their effectiveness and the population they serve. The concerns raised about automated decision systems directly tie to how these technologies are used within healthcare. Since the bill is primarily focused on improving health outcomes and understanding device limitations, it firmly belongs in the healthcare sector. Other sectors like politics and elections, public services, and labor do not pertain to the content of the text, making them less relevant.


Keywords (occurrence): automated (1)

Description: To require digital social companies to adopt terms of service that meet certain minimum requirements.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: July 24, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Katie Porter (sole sponsor)
Last action: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (July 24, 2024)

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

The Digital Social Platform Transparency Act addresses AI primarily through content moderation mechanisms that involve automated systems. This includes the usage of 'artificial intelligence software' for flagging content and determining actions on flagged items. The consideration of these automated systems points to a significant engagement with issues of accountability, transparency, and bias, impacting societal implications. As such, while primarily focused on transparency and accountability, the act’s provisions around AI usage in content moderation make it relevant to multiple categories, particularly Social Impact and System Integrity, as they both pertain to the usage of AI in public spheres and the implications this has for society. Data Governance is relevant due to the need for accurate reporting on flagged content, which indirectly involves data management governed by AI systems. Robustness is less relevant here since the focus isn’t primarily on performance benchmarks or compliance standards, but rather on operational transparency and accountability of digital social platforms.


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

The act directly pertains to sectors such as Politics and Elections due to its implications for content moderation and misinformation, particularly related to political discourse. It also engages the Government Agencies and Public Services sector by requiring reporting to the Attorney General regarding practices and misconduct, ensuring accountability for digital social platforms. Although it does not primarily address the Judicial System or Healthcare, its potential effects on public trust and interaction with digital media in influence and transparency connect it to broader implications in these sectors. Thus, while primarily focused on digital social platforms, its effects on political discourse and public services establish its relevance.


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

Description: Revised for 1st Substitute: Making 2023-2025 fiscal biennium operating appropriations and 2021-2023 fiscal biennium second supplemental operating appropriations.Original: Making 2023-2025 fiscal biennium operating appropriations.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: May 16, 2023
Status: Passed
Primary sponsor: Christine Rolfes (3 total sponsors)
Last action: Effective date 5/16/2023. (May 16, 2023)

Category: None (see reasoning)

The text primarily pertains to fiscal appropriations and budgetary measures without any mention or explicit relation to AI-related terms or legislation affecting AI technologies. Given that the text focuses on budget allocations and legislative procedures, its content does not address social impacts, data governance issues, system integrity, or robustness aspects that would be relevant for AI-related discussions. Hence, it is deemed not relevant for all the categories.


Sector: None (see reasoning)

The text does not contain any references or relevance to AI applications within the identified sectors. There are no indications of AI's regulation in politics and elections, public services, judicial matters, healthcare, private enterprises, academic settings, international cooperation, or nonprofit activities. It discusses budgetary provisions but nothing related to AI use or regulation in these sectors.


Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (2) automated (13) algorithm (1) show keywords in context

Description: Revised for 1st Substitute: Making 2023-2025 fiscal biennium operating appropriations and 2021-2023 fiscal biennium second supplemental operating appropriations.Original: Making 2023-2025 fiscal biennium operating appropriations.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: May 16, 2023
Status: Passed
Primary sponsor: Christine Rolfes (3 total sponsors)
Last action: Effective date 5/16/2023. (May 16, 2023)

Category: None (see reasoning)

The text primarily pertains to fiscal appropriations and budgetary measures without any mention or explicit relation to AI-related terms or legislation affecting AI technologies. Given that the text focuses on budget allocations and legislative procedures, its content does not address social impacts, data governance issues, system integrity, or robustness aspects that would be relevant for AI-related discussions. Hence, it is deemed not relevant for all the categories.


Sector: None (see reasoning)

The text does not contain any references or relevance to AI applications within the identified sectors. There are no indications of AI's regulation in politics and elections, public services, judicial matters, healthcare, private enterprises, academic settings, international cooperation, or nonprofit activities. It discusses budgetary provisions but nothing related to AI use or regulation in these sectors.


Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (2) automated (13) algorithm (1) show keywords in context

Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: Aug. 23, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress

Category:
Societal Impact (see reasoning)

The text contains specific mentions of legislation related to artificial intelligence (AI), particularly concerning education and professional development relating to AI and fostering a diverse research community for AI and AI-powered innovation. This is directly relevant to the Social Impact category, as it addresses the societal impact and educational equity related to AI technology. Data Governance is not relevant here since there is no discussion about data management or integrity associated with these AI programs. System Integrity is not directly addressed either as there are no stipulations concerning the security or oversight of AI systems mentioned. Robustness also does not apply as there are no benchmarks or performance assessments discussed. Overall, the focus on education and professional development most directly aligns with Social Impact and suggests a commitment to ensure that AI contributes positively to society.


Sector:
Academic and Research Institutions (see reasoning)

The text includes bills that propose initiatives relating to AI in educational settings and their implications for underrepresented communities in STEM fields. Thus, it speaks to the role of AI in Academic and Research Institutions. However, there is no mention of AI in contexts such as politics, law, healthcare, or other sectors, removing the relevance of those categories. The entry on AI capacity building may touch lightly on the potential for AI to relate to employment and labor indirectly but is not directly related to this category. Therefore, it strongly pertains to Academic and Research Institutions while being neutral or not relevant for other sectors.


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

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Category: None (see reasoning)


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 ()

Description: A bill to prohibit the distribution of false AI-generated election media and to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to prohibit the removal of names from voting rolls using unverified voter challenge databases.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: July 11, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Jeff Merkley (5 total sponsors)
Last action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (July 11, 2024)

Category:
Societal Impact
Data Governance (see reasoning)

The text explicitly pertains to the regulation of AI in the context of elections, particularly focusing on the prohibition of the distribution of false AI-generated media. This is critical to the social fabric and integrity of electoral processes, as misinformation can have serious implications for democratic functions. Thus, it relates strongly to Social Impact. The governance and management of data related to voter eligibility and registration also connect to Data Governance since the bill outlines procedures for ensuring the integrity of voter information. Although System Integrity and Robustness concepts like security measures and performance benchmarks are relevant in a broader AI context, they are not explicitly covered in this document. Therefore, Social Impact and Data Governance are the most relevant categories, meriting higher scores while System Integrity and Robustness are less relevant.


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

This legislation directly addresses the misuse of AI in the political realm, specifically how it can affect election integrity through the spread of false media. Thus, Politics and Elections is highly relevant, scoring a 5. Additionally, as it may impact how government agencies manage voter databases and processes, Government Agencies and Public Services would also be moderately relevant with a score of 3. The other sectors, such as Judicial System, Healthcare, Private Enterprises, Academic and Research Institutions, International Cooperation and Standards, Nonprofits and NGOs, and Hybrid, Emerging, and Unclassified, do not have direct relevance in this context, leading to low scores for those areas.


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

Collection: Code of Federal Regulations
Status date: Jan. 1, 2023
Status: Issued
Source: Office of the Federal Register

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

The text explicitly addresses ICTS (Information and Communication Technology Supply Chain) transactions that involve AI and machine learning technologies. This section 7.3 of the document mentions that ICTS integral to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning is a scope covered under the legislative framework. The considerations around critical infrastructures and sensitive data are also promoted, indicating potential social impacts and issues of robustness for AI implementations. While other categories such as data governance and system integrity may also be relevant, they are not explicitly referenced, which could affect their scoring. This leads to a notable relevance for the Social Impact and Robustness categories.


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

The scope outlined in this regulation covers various sectors, including critical infrastructure and integrates AI technologies that are highly relevant across multiple domains. However, it does not provide specific applications or mention regulations directly tied to the political sphere, healthcare, or judicial considerations. The mention of AI and machine learning hints at impacts on a broad spectrum of sectors, but specific connections to agriculture, education, or non-profits aren't sufficiently present, making it less applicable to sectors outside a generalized governmental framework, especially immediate applications under private enterprises or public services. Thus, the scoring reflects relevant insights primarily in government-related contexts.


Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (1)

Collection: Code of Federal Regulations
Status date: Jan. 1, 2021
Status: Issued
Source: Office of the Federal Register

Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (1)

Collection: Code of Federal Regulations
Status date: April 1, 2021
Status: Issued
Source: Office of the Federal Register

Keywords (occurrence): algorithm (1)

Collection: Code of Federal Regulations
Status date: April 1, 2021
Status: Issued
Source: Office of the Federal Register

Keywords (occurrence): automated (1) algorithm (1)

Collection: Code of Federal Regulations
Status date: Jan. 1, 2023
Status: Issued
Source: Office of the Federal Register

Category: None (see reasoning)

The text provided is a detailed description of requirements and regulations related to the food assistance program but does not mention Artificial Intelligence (AI) or related terms such as algorithms, machine learning, or automated decision-making. As such, the text seems to focus primarily on administrative and operational aspects of the food and nutrition service without addressing any AI implications. Therefore, its relevance to the specified categories related to AI is minimal.


Sector: None (see reasoning)

The text outlines various provisions and operational guidelines under the USDA's Food and Nutrition Service related to SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program). While it addresses certain administrative and procedural requirements, there is no content that directly relates to the use of AI in political campaigns, public services, judicial systems, healthcare, or any other sector definitions as categorized. Thus, the overall relevance of the text to the specific sectors listed is very low.


Keywords (occurrence): automated (1)

Collection: Code of Federal Regulations
Status date: Jan. 1, 2021
Status: Issued
Source: Office of the Federal Register

Keywords (occurrence): neural network (3)

Collection: Code of Federal Regulations
Status date: Jan. 1, 2023
Status: Issued
Source: Office of the Federal Register

Category: None (see reasoning)

The text primarily details regulations regarding the export and re-export of aircraft, vessels, and spacecraft. It addresses various rules related to the operational control and licensure requirements for these modes of transportation in relation to different countries, specifically concerning national security and compliance with export laws. The content does not include any explicit mentions or relevant discussions pertaining to AI technologies, their societal impacts, data governance, system integrity, or robustness. Thus, it is determined that there is no relevance to the described categories regarding social impact, data governance, system integrity, or robustness.


Sector: None (see reasoning)

The text does not specify any regulations or discussions related to the application of AI within the context of politics and elections, government agencies and public services, judicial systems, healthcare, private enterprises, academic institutions, international cooperation, nonprofits, or any emerging sectors. The focus is entirely on the regulatory aspects of aviation and shipping as they relate to exports without any connection to AI or its specific applications across these sectors. Therefore, the relevance scored across all sectors remains at the lowest level.


Keywords (occurrence): automated (2)

Collection: Code of Federal Regulations
Status date: Jan. 1, 2023
Status: Issued
Source: Office of the Federal Register

Category: None (see reasoning)

The text provided pertains strictly to regulations surrounding the importation of agricultural products, specifically onions and tomatoes. There is no mention of Artificial Intelligence, algorithms, data governance, transparency in systems, or any AI-related frameworks that might relate to the defined categories. Hence, all categories are deemed not relevant to the content of the text.


Sector: None (see reasoning)

Similarly, the sector categories address the application of AI across various domains such as politics, healthcare, and international cooperation. The text is focused solely on import regulations for agricultural products, which does not engage with any aspect of AI or related sectors. Consequently, all sector categories score as not relevant.


Keywords (occurrence): automated (1)

Collection: Code of Federal Regulations
Status date: Jan. 1, 2023
Status: Issued
Source: Office of the Federal Register

Category: None (see reasoning)

The text primarily outlines the requirements and procedures related to federal payments and internal controls over federally funded activities. It does not explicitly reference AI or its impact on society, data governance, system integrity, or robustness. The focus on internal controls, financial accountability, and procedures indicates no relevant discussions regarding AI-specific legislation, nor its social implications, governance needs, integrity concerns, or robustness in performance. Therefore, all categories scored low relevance.


Sector: None (see reasoning)

This text relates to federal payment processes and does not engage with AI applications in politics, public services, the judicial system, healthcare, or any other sectors mentioned. AI is not a subject of direct discussion, nor is there any implication regarding regulations or oversight that would connect it to any specific sector. The absence of AI-centric content across sectors results in a score of 1 for all sectors.


Keywords (occurrence): automated (1)

Collection: Code of Federal Regulations
Status date: Jan. 1, 2023
Status: Issued
Source: Office of the Federal Register

Category: None (see reasoning)

The text primarily addresses the exclusion process for steel articles under Section 232, emphasizing factors for determining exclusion validity periods and the review process by the U.S. Department of Commerce. There are no explicit mentions of AI, algorithms, or related technologies. As such, the relevance of the four AI-related categories is minimal. Social Impact, Data Governance, System Integrity, and Robustness do not have any context or content related to AI systems, their governance, or their impact on society. Thus, all categories are rated as 1: Not relevant.


Sector: None (see reasoning)

The text predominantly deals with regulatory processes surrounding steel imports and has no content related to the sectors provided (politics, healthcare, etc.). There are no mentions or implications of AI application in any of the listed sectors. Therefore, each sector is evaluated as 1: Not relevant.


Keywords (occurrence): automated (2)
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