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Description: An act to amend Sections 311, 311.2, 311.11, and 311.12 of the Penal Code, relating to crimes.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Sept. 29, 2024
Status: Passed
Primary sponsor: Marc Berman
(30 total sponsors)
Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 926, Statutes of 2024. (Sept. 29, 2024)
Societal Impact
System Integrity (see reasoning)
This text explicitly addresses the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the creation of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), expanding the existing laws to cover digitally altered or entirely AI-generated images. The legislation discusses the dangers posed by AI, particularly how AI can produce visuals indistinguishable from real photographs, which poses significant risks to children's safety. This falls under the Social Impact category as it highlights the societal harm caused by advancements in AI technology and the need for regulation to protect vulnerable populations. The aim is to protect children from exploitation, which corresponds directly to societal implications of AI use. It also aligns with aspects of System Integrity, given the legislation’s focus on maintaining safe digital environments and regulating harmful AI practices. However, as the primary focus aligns closely with societal implications regarding exploitation, Social Impact ranks the highest in relevance. Data Governance is slightly relevant, dealing with the management aspects of AI and the types of data being generated and distributed. Robustness may not apply here because it does not address performance benchmarks or compliance in AI systems.
Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services
Judicial system
Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment (see reasoning)
The text primarily concerns the implications of AI-generated content relating to child exploitation. While the Judicial System might engage with cases arising from such legislation, the text does not primarily address the judicial process itself, rather it focuses on establishing laws against the production and distribution of inappropriate content. This legislation could touch on various sectors including Government Agencies and Public Services due to the involvement of law enforcement in regulating and prosecuting these crimes. Given the serious nature of the crimes discussed, the legislation could also moderately touch upon the Private Enterprises sector, as it implicates businesses that may be involved in producing or distributing such content. The text does not directly pertain to healthcare, academic institutions, or practices involving international cooperation, nonprofits, or emerging sectors. Thus, the focus remains on specific law enforcement and governance rather than sectors like healthcare or international standards.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (3) show keywords in context
Description: An act to add Chapter 5.9 (commencing with Section 11549.63) to Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, relating to artificial intelligence.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Sept. 29, 2024
Status: Passed
Primary sponsor: Bill Dodd
(5 total sponsors)
Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 928, Statutes of 2024. (Sept. 29, 2024)
Societal Impact
Data Governance
System Integrity
Data Robustness (see reasoning)
The Generative Artificial Intelligence Accountability Act explicitly addresses numerous aspects of AI, such as the use of generative AI (GenAI), bias, transparency, and accountability. The legislation acknowledges the positive potential of AI while stressing the need for protective measures to guard against risks, such as bias and misinformation, which align closely with the topics covered under Social Impact and System Integrity categories. Data governance is also relevant, given the requirements for careful oversight and management of how data is utilized by AI systems. Finally, the legislation emphasizes the need for processes to augment AI performance and safety, aligning it with the Robustness category.
Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services
Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment
Academic and Research Institutions
Nonprofits and NGOs
Hybrid, Emerging, and Unclassified (see reasoning)
The text of the bill involves the use of AI in state governance, the implications for vulnerable communities, and the potential risks associated with deployment within critical infrastructure, which closely relates to Government Agencies and Public Services. Moreover, the bill also discusses enhancing public trust and smart governance through the use of AI, which solidifies its relevance to this sector. It does not directly address the legislative processes of Politics and Elections, nor does it specifically mention the Judicial System or Healthcare, thus they received lower scores. Focus on collaboration with academic institutions suggests a connection to Academic and Research Institutions, while the extensive regulatory considerations imply potential relevance to all sectors but in varying degrees.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (16) automated (2) show keywords in context
Description: An act to amend Section 1798.140 of the Civil Code, relating to privacy.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Sept. 28, 2024
Status: Passed
Primary sponsor: Josh Becker
(sole sponsor)
Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 887, Statutes of 2024. (Sept. 28, 2024)
Societal Impact
Data Governance (see reasoning)
The text explicitly addresses the collection and management of sensitive personal information, specifically neural data, which is directly related to data governance. This bill aims to include neural data under the umbrella of sensitive personal information governed by the California Consumer Privacy Act. This involves the secure and accurate collection and management of biometric information, fitting well within the Data Governance category. It does not extensively speak to social impacts or system integrity, and robustness does not apply since there are no new benchmarks or performance evaluations discussed. However, there is a clear connection to managing data appropriately to protect individual rights and privacy in AI systems, leading to a high relevance to Data Governance. Thus, the final reasoning here aligns the text significantly with data governance due to the strong emphasis on privacy, control, ethical handling, and oversight related to neural data and consumer protection.
Sector:
Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment
Academic and Research Institutions (see reasoning)
This bill primarily focuses on consumer privacy in relation to neural data, which does not directly address specific sectors like Politics and Elections, Government Agencies and Public Services, Judicial System, Healthcare, Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment, or Academic and Research Institutions. However, because it deals with sensitive personal information that can affect a wide range of stakeholders and contexts, there remains a moderate relevance due to its potential implications in various sectors dealing with consumer data. Still, the sector discussions are not a primary focus of this text, justifying a modest relevance score for academic, private, and public sector interactions with AI data. Therefore, scores reflect this understanding with an emphasis on all sectors being slightly relevant but not directly addressed.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (1) automated (8) show keywords in context
Description: An act to add Chapter 2.13 (commencing with Section 1339.75) to Division 2 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to health care services.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Sept. 28, 2024
Status: Passed
Primary sponsor: Lisa Calderon
(2 total sponsors)
Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 848, Statutes of 2024. (Sept. 28, 2024)
Societal Impact
Data Governance
System Integrity (see reasoning)
This text outlines regulations specifically aimed at the use of generative artificial intelligence in healthcare settings. Therefore, it is directly relevant to each category's description. The Social Impact category is particularly relevant as the text addresses patient communications, accountability of AI use in healthcare, and considerations for patient interactions, which all fall under social implications of AI technologies. For Data Governance, the regulation that requires disclaimers and instructions for contacting human healthcare providers—along with the focus on clinical information—highlights the management of data within AI-systems. System Integrity is relevant due to the mandates surrounding communication transparency and the integrity of patient interactions. Lastly, Robustness is connected as the legislation involves compliance with regulations surrounding AI systems rather than the performance of AI itself, making it partly relevant.
Sector:
Healthcare (see reasoning)
This bill explicitly addresses the role of artificial intelligence in healthcare communication, which places it firmly within the Healthcare sector. The text discusses the implications of AI on patient interactions and care, making it highly relevant. While there could be implications for other sectors such as Government Agencies and Public Services due to the roles of regulatory bodies mentioned, the primary focus remains within the healthcare domain. Other sectors such as Politics and Elections, Judicial System, Private Enterprises, Labor and Employment, Academic and Research Institutions, International Cooperation and Standards, Nonprofits and NGOs, and Hybrid, Emerging, and Unclassified are not directly addressed within the text.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (10) show keywords in context
Description: An act to amend Section 1798.140 of the Civil Code, relating to privacy.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Sept. 28, 2024
Status: Passed
Primary sponsor: Rebecca Bauer-Kahan
(sole sponsor)
Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 802, Statutes of 2024. (Sept. 28, 2024)
Societal Impact
Data Governance (see reasoning)
The text primarily relates to the governance and protection of personal information as mandated by the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and amendments to it. While direct references to AI concepts such as machine learning or algorithms are not explicitly mentioned, the references to automated mass data extraction techniques and the definition of personal information, including biometric data and the use of digital formats, carry implications for AI technologies that process personal data. The text sets the groundwork for data protection in the context of automated systems that may utilize this data, so it bears relevance to both data governance and social impact categories. However, because it does not address system integrity or robustness in terms of testing and compliance measures for AI, those categories will score lower.
Sector:
Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment (see reasoning)
The legislative measure is pertinent to aspects of data governance and privacy that are crucial to various sectors, primarily focusing on consumer protection and privacy rights as they relate to any businesses operating in California. However, it does not specifically address regulations pertaining to any particular sector like healthcare or politics that would require further scrutiny or sector-specific applications of AI. Thus, the category scores reflect a mixed relevance, stressing importance in data governance over specific sector applications.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (2) automated (8) show keywords in context
Description: An act to add Title 15.2 (commencing with Section 3110) to Part 4 of Division 3 of the Civil Code, relating to artificial intelligence.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Sept. 28, 2024
Status: Passed
Primary sponsor: Jacqui Irwin
(sole sponsor)
Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 817, Statutes of 2024. (Sept. 28, 2024)
Societal Impact
Data Governance
System Integrity (see reasoning)
The text specifically discusses the regulation of artificial intelligence, particularly in relation to training data transparency. It addresses requirements for AI developers to disclose information about the datasets used for AI training, which relates directly to concerns about the social impact of AI and the implications of AI training data on bias, accountability, and consumer protections. Furthermore, it highlights transparency requirements in AI systems, connecting it strongly with Data Governance as it deals with data management and rectifying inaccuracies. The bill also places importance on AI systems' purpose and integrity, linking it with System Integrity as it mandates developers to provide substantial documentation. Given these considerations, the text is relevant to all four categories, but the emphasis on training data indicates a particularly strong connection to Data Governance and Social Impact.
Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services
Hybrid, Emerging, and Unclassified (see reasoning)
The legislation addresses the use of artificial intelligence in a clear and direct manner through the framework it establishes for data transparency among developers. However, the text does not specifically cater to any single sector like politics, healthcare, or the judicial system, but rather provides a broad regulatory framework applicable across sectors. Thus, it implies an impact on multiple sectors but does not directly address any specific sector, making it less relevant in that particular context. It does relate to Government Agencies and Public Services since it mandates transparency that could affect state agencies employing AI. The content thus encourages cross-sectoral implications but remains loosely connected to specific sectors.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (26) automated (1) show keywords in context
Description: An act to amend Section 1367.01 of the Health and Safety Code, and to amend Section 10123.135 of the Insurance Code, relating to health care coverage.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Sept. 28, 2024
Status: Passed
Primary sponsor: Josh Becker
(2 total sponsors)
Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 879, Statutes of 2024. (Sept. 28, 2024)
Societal Impact
Data Governance
System Integrity
Data Robustness (see reasoning)
The text primarily focuses on the utilization review and management processes in healthcare that involve AI and algorithms. As a result, it has significant relevance to the Social Impact category, particularly in terms of ensuring equitable applications of AI in healthcare and reducing bias. It addresses how AI tools impact patient care and the decision-making processes of health care providers, making it very relevant in terms of fairness and discrimination metrics. For Data Governance, the text discusses requirements concerning the accuracy and non-discriminatory application of AI-based tools, which enhance the ethical use of data in healthcare settings. System Integrity is relevant as the legislation mandates compliance and oversight of AI tools to prevent errors or breaches. Robustness is somewhat relevant but less compelling, as it focuses more on compliance rather than developing or adopting benchmarks for AI performance itself. Overall, the emphasis on implementing AI in healthcare decision-making deserves a high relevance score across several categories, but especially in Social Impact and Data Governance.
Sector:
Healthcare (see reasoning)
This bill is explicitly aimed at regulating AI in healthcare settings, focusing on how AI and algorithms are used within health care service plans for utilization review. The connection to healthcare is direct and strong, as it discusses the application of AI in making medical decisions which directly affects the outcomes for patients. There is no mention of other sectors, nor does it touch on the regulatory use of AI in areas like politics or NGOs. Thus, it is primarily relevant to the Healthcare sector and scores a 5. The remaining sectors represent no or minimal relevance as they do not apply to the specific healthcare-focused content of the legislation.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (34) algorithm (32) show keywords in context
Description: An act to amend Section 38750 of, and to add Sections 38751, 38752, and 38753 to, the Vehicle Code, relating to autonomous vehicles.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Sept. 27, 2024
Status: Passed
Primary sponsor: Philip Ting
(3 total sponsors)
Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 682, Statutes of 2024. (Sept. 27, 2024)
Societal Impact
Data Governance
System Integrity
Data Robustness (see reasoning)
This bill predominantly pertains to the use, regulation, and safety requirements of autonomous vehicles, which heavily involve AI technology. The legislation addresses the operational standards, requirements for manufacturers, and implications of violations related to the autonomous systems in vehicles, making it pertinent to the Social Impact category due to the broader implications of autonomous vehicle operation on public safety, accountability, and functioning without a human operator. For Data Governance, it emphasizes the need to retain and manage data collected by autonomous systems effectively, which is essential for safety and legal reasons. System Integrity is relevant as the legislation discusses safety standards and performance requirements for autonomous technology, as well as regulatory oversight for operational safety. Robustness is somewhat relevant given that it touches on ensuring compliance with federal safety standards, but it doesn't strongly focus on benchmarks for AI performance or auditing processes specifically designed for AI systems, making it less central to the legislation's goals. Overall, the bill is fundamentally centered around the implications and regulations of AI within autonomous vehicles, thus scoring high across Social Impact and System Integrity.
Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services (see reasoning)
The legislation is primarily focused on the use and regulation of autonomous vehicles, which closely interacts with the Government Agencies and Public Services sector through the requirements imposed on manufacturers and the roles of emergency response officials. There is no direct reference to politics, judicial systems, healthcare, or academic institutions. It does mention that the regulations are informed by consultations with various agencies, which further ties it to government operations and public safety. Therefore, the sectors most relevant derive from its core focus on automotive technology and safety systems governed by public entities.
Keywords (occurrence): automated (1) autonomous vehicle (53) 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
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
Description: A resolution 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: Ben Lujan
(7 total sponsors)
Last action: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6224-6225) (Sept. 19, 2024)
Societal Impact
System Integrity (see reasoning)
This resolution addresses critical issues related to disinformation, propaganda, and misinformation amplified by AI technologies, particularly in the context of Latin America and the Caribbean. The mention of AI-generated disinformation highlights significant social impacts, particularly regarding democracy and human rights. Thus, it is relevant in terms of Social Impact due to its potential to influence public trust and democratic processes. Regarding Data Governance, while the text discusses the need for transparency in social media algorithms, there is no direct mention of policies governing data management specific to AI systems. In terms of System Integrity, the emphasis on parameter adjustments in algorithms suggests concerns about AI system security and transparency, though it's not the primary focus. Robustness is not clearly addressed, as the text does not center on benchmarks or performance standards for AI. Therefore, the most relevant category should be Social Impact, with meaningful but less direct relevance to System Integrity.
Sector:
Politics and Elections
Government Agencies and Public Services (see reasoning)
The resolution focuses predominantly on the political impact of misinformation facilitated through the use of AI and social media, affecting democratic governance and electoral integrity. While it indirectly touches upon the role of AI in government operations (particularly regarding misinformation), it does not specifically address sectors like healthcare, courtroom-related AI, or employment practices. Thus, the most relevant sector is Politics and Elections due to the targeted impact on electoral processes through disinformation. Government Agencies and Public Services may have slight relevance given the context of democratic governance, but there is insufficient detail for a stronger connection. Other sectors do not align closely with the content of this resolution.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (1) show keywords in context
Description: An act to add Chapter 25 (commencing with Section 22757) to Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code, relating to consumer protection.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Sept. 19, 2024
Status: Passed
Primary sponsor: Josh Becker
(sole sponsor)
Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 291, Statutes of 2024. (Sept. 19, 2024)
Societal Impact
Data Governance
System Integrity (see reasoning)
The California AI Transparency Act directly addresses consumer protection measures related to the use of AI, particularly focusing on the implications of AI-generated content such as deepfakes and the accountability of AI content creators. The legislation’s emphasis on transparency regarding AI content, the potential psychological and societal harms associated with deepfakes, and the need for manifest disclosures align closely with the concerns listed under Social Impact. The focus on data accuracy and the governance of personal information within AI systems ties into Data Governance. The requirement for AI detection tools and transparency measures in AI systems contributes to System Integrity. Given these considerations, each category is relevant to different aspects of the legislation. The initial assessment underlines that Social Impact receives intense attention due to the societal concerns around deepfakes, while Data Governance closely aligns with accuracy and accountability in data handling. System Integrity reflects the need for security in using AI systems, while Robustness is less addressed since the text does not focus on performance benchmarks for AI systems.
Sector:
Politics and Elections
Government Agencies and Public Services
Judicial system
Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment (see reasoning)
The bill spans multiple sectors, particularly emphasizing the intersection of AI with consumer protection and digital content management. The implications on misinformation and public discourse due to deepfakes link it to the Politics and Elections sector, though less directly than some other contexts. The requirements for transparency and regulation regarding AI-generated content directly impact Government Agencies and Public Services as they deal with the public trust and integrity. The judiciary involvement outlined for violation penalties also touches upon the Judicial System. Given the direct implications for consumer protection in private enterprises that utilize generative AI, the Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment sector is also relevant. However, its coverage of international cooperation remains tangential, while educational contexts may find insights in the Academic and Research Institutions sector. Overall, multiple sectors see significant relevance, calling for higher scoring across applicable categories.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (7) show keywords in context
Description: An act to amend Sections 84504, 84504.1, 84504.2, 84504.3, 84054.4, and 84504.5 of, and to add Section 84514 to, the Government Code, relating to the Political Reform Act of 1974.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Sept. 17, 2024
Status: Passed
Primary sponsor: Sabrina Cervantes
(2 total sponsors)
Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 260, Statutes of 2024. (Sept. 17, 2024)
Societal Impact
Data Governance
System Integrity (see reasoning)
The text specifically addresses the impact of AI on political advertisements, requiring a disclosure about the use of AI in such ads. This aligns closely with the Social Impact category, as it concerns transparency and accountability in the dissemination of potentially misleading media to voters, thus addressing issues of trust in public discourse. The relevance to Data Governance is also notable since the legislation mandates clear definitions and standards regarding the use of AI in political media, touching on the management of data related to AI outputs. Regarding System Integrity, the requirement for disclosures adds a layer of oversight and accountability which is vital for ensuring that AI applications in political contexts maintain public trust. The Robustness category is less relevant in this case as it primarily deals with metrics and performance standards, which are not the focus of this legislation.
Sector:
Politics and Elections
Government Agencies and Public Services (see reasoning)
The text explicitly relates to the regulation of AI use in the context of political advertisements, indicating a clear link to the Politics and Elections sector. This is underscored by the requirement for political ads to disclose their use of AI, which directly impacts electoral processes and voter perceptions. The Government Agencies and Public Services sector also receives relevance due to the involvement of the Fair Political Practices Commission in overseeing compliance with this new requirement. The other sectors such as Judicial System, Healthcare, and others do not have significant relevance, as the focus is solely on political advertising rather than broader applications of AI in these areas.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (13) show keywords in context
Description: An act to amend Section 35 of the Code of Civil Procedure, and to add Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 20510) to Division 20 of the Elections Code, relating to elections.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Sept. 17, 2024
Status: Passed
Primary sponsor: Marc Berman
(4 total sponsors)
Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 261, Statutes of 2024. (Sept. 17, 2024)
Societal Impact
Data Governance
System Integrity (see reasoning)
This bill is explicitly focused on addressing concerns regarding deepfakes and their impact on elections, highlighting the implications of AI technologies in misleading voters. The references to 'generative artificial intelligence' and 'deepfake' content indicate the social consequences of AI misinformation in electoral processes. Given that the bill aims to mitigate these harmful effects through regulation, the relevance to the Social Impact category is very high as it directly relates to how AI can undermine democratic processes. Regarding Data Governance, while there are mentions of procedures for reporting and labeling misleading content, the primary focus is on misinformation rather than data management principles, leading to a lower relevance. System Integrity is pertinent due to the legislative focus on ensuring truthful representation in elections, like developing procedures for compliance and oversight of platforms. However, the emphasis remains on misinformation. Lastly, although the bill mentions compliance and labeling, it does not delve deeply into performance benchmarks, making robustness less relevant. Overall, Social Impact and System Integrity are the most relevant categories, with Data Governance being somewhat relevant but less focused on practices related to AI data management.
Sector:
Politics and Elections
Government Agencies and Public Services
Judicial system (see reasoning)
The legislation is specifically aimed at the electoral sector, addressing how AI technology, particularly deepfakes, can distort political communications and election outcomes. By targeting large online platforms and outlining responsibilities for managing deceptive content, the act aims to safeguard the electoral process. Therefore, its relevance to Politics and Elections is extremely high. Additionally, it has implications for Government Agencies and Public Services, considering the role of elections officials and the Attorney General in enforcing compliance. However, it does not specifically pertain to sectors such as Healthcare or Private Enterprises, as its focus is narrowly defined around electoral integrity and misinformation. Academic and Research Institutions might have indirect relevance concerning studying the impact of deepfakes on public perception, but this is less direct. In summary, the scoring reflects a very high relevance to Politics and Elections and moderate relevance to Government Agencies and Public Services, while the other sectors are less applicable.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (1) deepfake (6) show keywords in context
Description: An act to amend Section 35 of the Code of Civil Procedure, and to add Section 20012 to the Elections Code, relating to elections, and declaring the urgency thereof, to take effect immediately.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Sept. 17, 2024
Status: Passed
Primary sponsor: Marc Berman
(12 total sponsors)
Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 262, Statutes of 2024. (Sept. 17, 2024)
Societal Impact
Data Governance (see reasoning)
The text extensively discusses how artificial intelligence (AI), particularly through the use of deepfakes and algorithmically generated disinformation, poses risks to electoral integrity and public trust. It specifically mentions 'deepfakes' and acknowledges that California is entering an 'AI election' where AI-generated content could mislead voters. This indicates a strong connection to societal impact due to the potential consequences of AI in elections, thereby falling under the Social Impact category. Additionally, the legislation's focus on deceptive practices in advertisements strongly ties to the impact on consumer trust and accountability of system developers. For Data Governance, the text emphasizes controlling the distribution of misleading content, particularly through elections, but does not touch on data management beyond user-generated content implications. However, it highlights the need for transparency and labeling, suggesting a foundational aspect of governance related to AI use. The System Integrity aspect isn’t as prominent, as the text mainly deals with regulation of media rather than the security or oversight of AI systems themselves. Robustness is also not particularly relevant since there are no mentions of performance standards or compliance checks for AI systems. Overall, the most relevance is given to Social Impact.
Sector:
Politics and Elections (see reasoning)
The legislation directly addresses the role of AI in political campaigns through the regulation of deceptive media used in elections. It outlines how disinformation, especially via deepfake technology, can undermine electoral processes, hence fitting strongly into the Politics and Elections sector. While there are mentions of implications for government integrity and public trust which indirectly relate to Government Agencies and Public Services, they are not the main focus of the text. There are no discussions relevant to the judicial use of AI, healthcare applications, or the specific impacts on employment or labor markets. The academic sector is not addressed as well, nor are there explicit mentions of international or nonprofit dynamics surrounding AI regulation. Therefore, the most pertinent is Politics and Elections.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (2) deepfake (4) show keywords in context
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: Sept. 16, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress
Societal Impact
Data Governance
System Integrity
Data Robustness (see reasoning)
The text of Senate Amendment 3277 revolves primarily around the procurement and cybersecurity of artificial intelligence systems within the Department of Defense. It discusses the need for a defined security framework specifically for AI systems, highlighting various cybersecurity risks, such as insider threats and supply chain vulnerabilities. It emphasizes the importance of establishing best practices for securing AI technologies, which directly aligns with the concepts of System Integrity and Robustness. Furthermore, the amendment addresses potential impacts on national security, thus also relating to the Social Impact of AI systems. Data Governance is implicitly relevant due to the emphasis on managing data and algorithms used in these AI systems, although it is not the main focus. Overall, this legislation is heavily oriented towards safety, integrity, and societal implications of AI technology, making it particularly relevant for the categories defined.
Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services
Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment
Academic and Research Institutions (see reasoning)
Given that this amendment focuses on the use of artificial intelligence systems within the Department of Defense, it has a strong relevance to the Government Agencies and Public Services sector. The discussions of cybersecurity partnerships and frameworks for securing AI technologies apply to military and defense contexts, indicating significant implications in national security. There is no specific mention of AI's role in areas like politics, health, or judiciary, which makes other sectors less relevant. While there are aspects of private enterprise engagement, the emphasis remains firmly on governmental applications of AI technologies. Therefore, it is justifiable to rate the Government Agencies and Public Services sector highly while giving lower scores to others.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (33) show keywords in context
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: Sept. 16, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress
Societal Impact
System Integrity
Data Robustness (see reasoning)
The text primarily involves the scheduling of Senate committee meetings, with a notable mention of artificial intelligence in the context of federal procurement, development, and use. This specific mention indicates a legislative focus on integrating AI into government practices, which has broader implications for social impact, data governance, system integrity, and robustness. However, the overall text is procedural and does not deeply explore any of these areas in detail, making the connections slightly tenuous yet relevant to future implications and oversight of AI.
Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services (see reasoning)
The document contains mentions of AI in the context of congressional and federal activities, hinting at regulation concerning government use of AI technologies. This aligns it moderately with the Government Agencies and Public Services sector since the legislation concerns federal operations. Other sectors such as Politics and Elections may also be lightly relevant given the mention of tech providers in relation to election threats, but the text does not extensively delve into campaign regulations or AI impacts on electoral processes.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (1) show keywords in context
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: Sept. 16, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress
Societal Impact
Data Governance
System Integrity
Data Robustness (see reasoning)
This text explicitly mentions Artificial Intelligence in the context of cybersecurity and procurement for the Department of Defense, focusing on the development, deployment, and security of AI technologies. Therefore, it has significant implications for concerns surrounding Social Impact, particularly regarding accountability and security in AI systems as they relate to military applications. The section on physical and cybersecurity procurement requirements for artificial intelligence systems shows a direct correlation between cybersecurity protocols and the integrity of AI technologies, which aligns well with System Integrity. There is also an emphasis on risk management and best practices, which reflects aspects relevant to Robustness. Data Governance is also pertinent due to the mention of data used in the development of AI systems and management protocols designed to ensure integrity, although it’s not as prominent as the system integrity aspects. Thus, all categories have relevance to varying degrees, but Social Impact, Data Governance, and System Integrity are particularly notable due to their focus on the implications of AI in a defense context.
Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services
Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment (see reasoning)
The text is highly relevant to the Government Agencies and Public Services sector as it outlines the Department of Defense's specific requirements for the procurement and security of AI technologies. It addresses the frameworks and partnerships necessary for robust cybersecurity measures for AI systems affecting national security, directly relating to governmental functionality and public safety. There are also implications for the Private Enterprises and labor sector due to the mention of commercial partnerships in developing AI systems and cybersecurity measures. Though it mentions interactions with various stakeholders in the private sector, the main focus remains on defense applications, making the Government Agencies and Public Services sector the most relevant, while the Private Enterprises may receive moderate relevance due to its indirect effects on industry practices. Other sectors such as Judicial System, Healthcare, and Nonprofits have little to no relevance based on the content provided.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (33) automated (1) show keywords in context
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: Sept. 16, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress
Societal Impact
System Integrity (see reasoning)
The text does not prominently focus on specific AI-related issues as it mainly outlines congressional activities, upcoming meetings, and agenda items without detailed legislation referencing AI. However, there are mentions indicating that aspects of AI are being examined, particularly through hearings related to AI and the technology's impact. The relevance of AI to the categories can only be inferred rather than drawn directly from clear discussion points in the text.
Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services
Judicial system (see reasoning)
The text outlines congressional actions where AI is mentioned but does not delve deeply into any specific sectoral issues related to AI. However, it hints at potential implications for various sectors, such as hearings by the Judiciary Committee that focus on AI insights, which could relate to broader political and legal discussions. Furthermore, certain bills seem to touch upon government and public service applications of AI, suggesting a minimal but notable engagement with these sectors.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (1) show keywords in context
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: Sept. 16, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress
The text primarily consists of communications laid before the Senate related to various regulatory actions and reports from different government departments. There are mentions of terms such as 'Automated Valuation Models' related to financial systems, but there are no direct references to AI technologies or their societal impact, data governance, system integrity, or robustness. Hence, the relevance of the categories to the content of the text is very low.
Sector: None (see reasoning)
The content does not specifically address AI applications in any sector listed. While there are rules mentioned that relate to government organizations and financial institutions, none of these directly pertain to the use or regulation of AI within the sectors. Therefore, the relevance of all sectors is minimal.
Keywords (occurrence): automated (2)