4162 results:
Description: Creates the Artificial Intelligence Systems Use in Health Insurance Act. Provides that the Department of Insurance's regulatory oversight of insurers includes oversight of an insurer's use of AI systems to make or support adverse determinations that affect consumers. Provides that any insurer authorized to operate in the State is subject to review by the Department in an investigation or market conduct action regarding the development, implementation, and use of AI systems or predictive model...
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Nov. 25, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Bob Morgan
(sole sponsor)
Last action: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Bob Morgan (Nov. 25, 2024)
Societal Impact
Data Governance
System Integrity (see reasoning)
The text explicitly pertains to the use of AI systems within health insurance, directly addressing consumer impacts, oversight by regulatory bodies, and the need for accountability in decision-making processes involving AI. This clearly relates to the Social Impact category, as it addresses consumer protections against adverse outcomes based solely on AI determinations. Data Governance is highly relevant due to its focus on ensuring the accuracy and accountability of data used by insurers in AI systems, emphasizing the need for oversight of predictive models and algorithms. There is also a strong connection to System Integrity, as the legislation mandates human review of AI-driven decisions, ensuring transparency and control. Robustness is less relevant, as the text does not focus significantly on benchmarking AI performance or regulatory compliance assessments for AI outcomes.
Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services
Healthcare (see reasoning)
The legislation specifically addresses the use of AI within the insurance sector, primarily focusing on health insurance practices. It establishes regulatory oversight for insurers' use of AI systems and predictive models, ensuring these practices adhere to fair standards impacting consumers. This makes it highly relevant to the healthcare sector, as it aims to protect patients and policyholders from adverse decisions made by AI systems. It is less relevant to sectors like Politics and Elections or International Cooperation and Standards, as there's no focus on political activities or global standards in AI regulation presented within the text.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (3) machine learning (4) algorithm (1) show keywords in context
Description: Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of unlawful production or distribution of certain sexually explicit media; increasing a criminal penalty.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Nov. 21, 2024
Status: Introduced
Last action: Filed (Nov. 21, 2024)
Societal Impact
Data Governance
System Integrity (see reasoning)
This bill explicitly addresses the production and distribution of deep fake media, which directly relates to AI technologies such as machine learning and artificial intelligence. The relevance to social impact comes from the implications of deep fake media on individual consent, misinformation, and public trust, thus warranting a high score. Data governance is relevant due to the necessity of managing consent and accurate representation in AI-generated media. System integrity is applicable since it concerns the legality and ethical use of AI-generated content. Robustness receives a lower relevance as it primarily focuses on performance benchmarks, not specifically on the legal ramifications of deep fake technologies.
Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services
Judicial system (see reasoning)
The bill primarily concerns the regulation of AI-generated deep fake media, making it significantly relevant to the sector of legal systems, particularly regarding how AI can affect judicial outcomes and the legal treatment of such media. While it does not directly address political campaigns, it could influence public perceptions in politics, which also ties to social impact. Government agencies may also need to enforce this legislation, categorizing it under government services, but it is less relevant than the judicial system. The healthcare and other listed sectors are not applicable in this scenario, as they do not deal with deep fake technologies.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (1) machine learning (1) automated (1) deepfake (7) show keywords in context
Description: To Prohibit Deceptive And Fraudulent Deepfakes In Election Communications.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Nov. 20, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Andrew Collins
(sole sponsor)
Last action: Filed (Nov. 20, 2024)
Societal Impact
Data Governance
System Integrity (see reasoning)
This legislation explicitly addresses the creation and distribution of deceptive and fraudulent deepfakes, particularly in the context of election communications, highlighting the social impact of such technologies on electoral integrity and misinformation. The proposed law aims to manage psychological and material harm caused by AI-generated content that misrepresents candidates, which is a direct engagement with issues of AI's effects on society, trust in democratic processes, and potential harm to reputations. It also proposes civil penalties, indicating accountability for developers or users of these technologies, further solidifying its relevance to social impact. Consequently, it is extremely relevant to the category of Social Impact. The legislation mentions synthetic media and generative adversarial networks, which are closely related to AI, thus bridging directly to concerns regarding fairness, bias, and the societal effects of algorithmically driven content creation. Its focus on preventing misinformation aligns heavily with the category’s broader description, warranting a very high score here.
Sector:
Politics and Elections
Government Agencies and Public Services (see reasoning)
The legislation primarily targets the use of deceptive and fraudulent deepfakes in the context of elections and political communications. As such, it is directly relevant to the sector of Politics and Elections due to its explicit focus on safeguarding electoral integrity against AI-generated misinformation. The requirement for clear disclosures and the imposition of civil penalties indicate an engagement with governance within electoral processes, thereby impacting how elections may be conducted and regulated using AI technologies. The mentions of civil penalties and enforcement mechanisms also tie into regulatory frameworks around elections. While there are some implications for Government Agencies and Public Services in terms of enforcement, the primary focus remains on electoral integrity, leading to a more moderate score for that category. As such, Politics and Elections is assigned a high score, while other sectors, including Government Agencies and Public Services, receive moderate relevance due to implications beyond elections.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (1) deepfake (11) synthetic media (10) show keywords in context
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: Nov. 18, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress
Societal Impact
Data Governance
System Integrity (see reasoning)
The text contains references to artificial intelligence (AI) in the context of consumer protection from AI-enabled fraud and scams, as well as the promotion of AI technologies by the Department of Energy. The relevance of these aspects can be evaluated through the provided categories. For 'Social Impact', the text indicates a concern for AI's influence on consumers and the risks associated with AI technologies, justifying a score of 4. 'Data Governance' is moderately relevant, as the discussions around consumer protection imply an underlying need for secure data practices related to AI, leading to a score of 3. 'System Integrity' is again moderately relevant due to implications of ensuring AI systems don't enable fraud, meriting a score of 3. Lastly, 'Robustness' appears slightly relevant, as it relates to promoting the use of AI but lacks direct references to performance benchmarks, earning a score of 2.
Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services (see reasoning)
The text references committee meetings that specifically tackle AI-related concerns, particularly within the context of commerce and energy, indicating a wide-ranging impact on 'Government Agencies and Public Services', which warrants a high relevance score of 4. 'Politics and Elections' does not feature directly in the provided text regarding AI, resulting in a score of 1. The text does not address the use of AI within 'Judicial System', 'Healthcare', or 'Academic and Research Institutions', each scoring a 1 as well. 'Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment' has a slight connection due to the consumer protection aspect, leading to a score of 2. 'International Cooperation and Standards' is not addressed, resulting in a score of 1. While 'Nonprofits and NGOs' could relate slightly, it generally does not apply, hence a score of 1. Lastly, no hybrid or emerging sectors are discussed, also resulting in a score of 1.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (1) show keywords in context
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: Nov. 18, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress
The text primarily focuses on the contributions of Roy Hansen in the context of public service and technology, emphasizing his efforts to integrate emergent AI technologies. Since the mention of AI is along the lines of improving governmental efficiency rather than addressing broader social impact, specific governance, or system integrity issues, the relevance to each category varies. The Social Impact category contains elements concerning broader societal effects of AI, which the text does not seemingly address in depth. Data Governance is similarly not applicable as the text does not discuss data privacy, accuracy, or bias in data sets. System Integrity factors are not addressed either, and while there is mention of improving services, there are no explicit references to benchmarks or standards. Robustness is minimally relevant as there's a vague connection to performance through technology advancements, but specifics are lacking. Overall, because the text focuses more on individual contributions and leadership in technology rather than systemic issues within AI legislation, the relevance is low across all categories.
Sector: None (see reasoning)
The text discusses Roy Hansen's involvement in public service through technology, including the integration of AI technologies. However, it largely remains anecdotal and personal, focusing on his career rather than concrete legislation or systemic analysis. There is no mention of how AI affects political processes or governance comprehensively. The Healthcare and Private Enterprises sectors are entirely irrelevant due to the lack of focus on healthcare applications or business-related AI impacts. The relevance to Government Agencies and Public Services is somewhat present due to the mention of technology use in government but remains focused on an individual rather than broader governmental policies. Judicial System, Academic and Research Institutions, Nonprofits and NGOs, International Cooperation and Standards, and Hybrid, Emerging, and Unclassified sectors show no relevance, as those elements are not discussed in the text. Acknowledging the brief focus on technology within government services, the score reflects this low-relevance context.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (1) show keywords in context
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: Nov. 14, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress
The text primarily lists public bills and resolutions introduced in Congress without delving deeply into discussions regarding the social and individual impacts of AI or its governance. The only relevant mention of AI is in H.R. 10125, which pertains to increasing penalties for financial crimes committed using artificial intelligence. This touches on accountability but does not explicitly fall under the more nuanced aspects of social impact, data governance, system integrity, or robustness as described in the categories. Overall, the text provides a very limited perspective on these broader implications and regulations related to AI which could have otherwise warranted higher scores.
Sector: None (see reasoning)
The text briefly references AI in a bill concerning financial crimes, but the context does not significantly address the nuances of the sectors listed. It does not provide sufficient details relating to its implications for politics and elections, government services, or any other sector outlined. As such, the relevance to each sector is minimal. The only slight relevance comes from the judicial implications in the financial sector, but there is no extensive exploration of AI's impact on these categories.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (1) show keywords in context
Description: Establishes Office of Cybersecurity Infrastructure.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Nov. 14, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Robert Karabinchak
(2 total sponsors)
Last action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee (Nov. 14, 2024)
Societal Impact
Data Governance
System Integrity
Data Robustness (see reasoning)
The text discusses the establishment of the Office of Cybersecurity Infrastructure, which is tasked with establishing AI policies for the integration of AI into public and private institutions. The mention of 'AI policies' implies a regulatory framework that could impact social dynamics and governance structures, hence relating to social impact. Data governance is also relevant, as the bill focuses on secure technology integration that could involve data-related legislation. System integrity and robustness may see relevance through the establishment of controls for AI integration. Since the act involves responsibilities for the cybersecurity and integrated AI technologies in state functions, it supports these categories significantly. However, the primary focus remains on the societal impacts of AI through the lens of cybersecurity and governance.
Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services
Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment
Nonprofits and NGOs (see reasoning)
The bill is most relevant to the Government Agencies and Public Services sector as it pertains directly to the establishment of a governmental office that oversees cybersecurity infrastructure and the integration of AI in state affairs. It will likely influence all public service sectors through the introduction of AI policies. It has less direct relevance to other sectors such as Politics and Elections, Healthcare, and Private Enterprises, as those contexts are not explicitly covered within the scope of the text.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (2) machine learning (1) show keywords in context
Description: Relating to artificial intelligence mental health services.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Nov. 13, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Nate Schatzline
(sole sponsor)
Last action: Filed (Nov. 13, 2024)
Societal Impact
Data Governance
System Integrity
Data Robustness (see reasoning)
The text is focused on the provision of mental health services using artificial intelligence (AI) and outlines regulations for the approval, provision, and oversight of such services. Given the explicit mention of AI in the context of mental health services, this text strongly intersects with the Social Impact, as it addresses how AI affects individuals' access to mental health care, introduces ethical considerations, and mandates informed consent to mitigate psychological harm. The Data Governance category is also relevant as it implicates the management of records and obligations to ensure privacy and compliance with professional standards. System Integrity is pertinent because it emphasizes the need for professional oversight and the integrity of AI applications involved in mental health services. Lastly, Robustness is slightly relevant since the text mentions the verification of AI applications for competency and safety, although it primarily focuses on service provision rather than benchmarking AI performance.
Sector:
Healthcare
Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment (see reasoning)
The legislation specifically revolves around the use of artificial intelligence in mental health services, which directly connects it to the healthcare sector. It outlines how AI can be employed by licensed professionals, the necessary approvals for AI applications, and ethical standards related to patient care and service provision. Thus, the Healthcare sector is rated highly relevant. The implications for the roles of mental health professionals and potential regulatory mechanisms also connect it to private enterprises but to a lesser extent. No other specific sectors apply to the content of the text, leading to lower relevance scores for the remaining sectors.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (22) machine learning (1) show keywords in context
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: Nov. 13, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress
Societal Impact
Data Governance
System Integrity
Data Robustness (see reasoning)
The text includes a mention of a bill (S. 4178) that specifically addresses artificial intelligence standards, metrics, and tools, aiming to support research and promote innovation in the AI industry. This suggests significant relevance to all categories that involve social impact, data governance, system integrity, and robustness regarding AI systems. The text also references other bills that do not appear to relate to AI, but they do not detract from the relevance of the main bill mentioned.
Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services
Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment
Academic and Research Institutions
Hybrid, Emerging, and Unclassified (see reasoning)
Within the text, multiple bills are referenced that focus on various topics, but S. 4178 stands out for addressing AI directly, affecting not only innovation but potentially influencing public services and education related to AI. However, none of the referenced bills specifically delve into topics directly linked to political campaigns, judicial applications, healthcare, employment rights, or international standards beyond AI research. However, it does pertain to government services and the impacts on businesses, giving it relevance in those sectors.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (4) show keywords in context
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: Nov. 13, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress
The text explicitly mentions the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to support the missions of the Department of Energy, which falls under the category of social impact due to the implications such technology holds for society and industry practices. However, there is little information addressing the impact of AI on society and individuals. Regarding data governance, there are no significant regulations concerning data management, privacy, or accuracy found within the text. Similarly, while AI system integrity and robustness aspects are pivotal in legislation about technology's reliability, the text contains minimal detail addressing security, transparency, or performance benchmarks for AI systems. Thus, 'Social Impact' is slightly more relevant due to the mention of AI, but overall, the attention to those societal aspects is minimal, leading to lower relevance scores. It primarily indicates organizational structures and meeting schedules, which ultimately do not engage deeply with any category.
Sector: None (see reasoning)
The text predominantly addresses organizational and procedural aspects of Senate committee meetings, with very minor mentions of AI related to the Department of Energy. While there are references to various committees like the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Armed Services, these references do not provide substantial discussions or legislation pertaining to AI across the identified sectors. The mention of AI, particularly in terms of consumer protection from AI-enabled fraud, hints at slight relevance, but does not substantiate the need for higher scores across other sectors. Therefore, the indication of AI is extremely minimal across most sectors aside from a loose connection to conflicts around consumer policy.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (1) show keywords in context
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: Nov. 12, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress
Societal Impact
Data Governance (see reasoning)
The text discusses the contributions of ITA International in developing analytic algorithms and AI techniques, specifically in their work with decision support tools for the Navy and the implications for government operations. As it highlights the benefits of AI in decision making and efficiency within defense operations, this ties significantly to the category of Social Impact as it demonstrates how AI can improve outcomes within the military context, impacting readiness and resource allocation. Data Governance is also relevant as it addresses the management of data through analytic algorithms, though less focused on regulatory aspects. System Integrity is touched upon through mentions of security and operational effectiveness, but less explicitly. Robustness is less applicable as it does not cover benchmarking or audits. The strongest relevance is with Social Impact due to the direct mention of AI applications in government.
Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services (see reasoning)
The text centers around ITA International's application of AI in government, specifically within the Department of Defense. This strong focus on the transition of technology to government use directly aligns with the sector of Government Agencies and Public Services, highlighting how AI can improve efficiency and decision making in governmental operations. While there is a broad discussion of private enterprise methods, the primary emphasis remains on government applications, thus less relevance to sectors like Healthcare, Private Enterprises, or Academic Institutions. Therefore, Government Agencies and Public Services is rated the highest, with minor relevance to others only noted indirectly.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (1) show keywords in context
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: Nov. 12, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress
The text primarily discusses changes to social security benefits and adjustments impacting public servants; however, it does not contain explicit references or implications related to artificial intelligence and its effects on society, data governance, system integrity, or robustness. As a result, it is not significantly relevant to any of these categories.
Sector: None (see reasoning)
The text focuses on social security legislation and public service employment rather than specific applications of AI in any of the identified sectors. Therefore, it is not relevant to politics, government services, healthcare, or any other of the specified sectors concerning AI regulation and use.
Keywords (occurrence): automated (3) show keywords in context
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: Nov. 12, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress
The text does not contain any explicit references to AI or its related terminology such as Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms, Machine Learning, etc. It primarily discusses communications from various governmental agencies concerning regulations and policies related to agriculture, environmental protection, cybersecurity, and national emergencies. Therefore, it has no relevance to any category.
Sector: None (see reasoning)
Similarly, there are no references to AI in the context of politics, government operations, or any other specific sector that would indicate an application or regulation of AI within this text. The communications mainly focus on procedural reports, regulatory updates, and the status of various ongoing governmental activities relevant to the listed agencies. Thus, no sector is relevant.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (1)
Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in computer offenses, providing for artificial intelligence; and imposing a penalty.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Nov. 6, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz
(15 total sponsors)
Last action: Referred to CONSUMER PROTECTION, TECHNOLOGY AND UTILITIES (Nov. 6, 2024)
Societal Impact
Data Governance
System Integrity (see reasoning)
The text specifically addresses the use of artificial intelligence in creating content and establishes penalties for failing to watermark AI-generated materials. This directly relates to social impact as it deals with accountability in AI-generated content and potential misinformation. It also implicates data governance due to the requirement for watermarks and the definitions provided for transparency. System integrity is somewhat relevant since it discusses the security of identity and likeness, but it is not the primary focus. Robustness is less relevant here as the main goal is more about legal compliance rather than benchmarking AI performance.
Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services
Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment (see reasoning)
The text primarily pertains to the impact of AI in the creative industry regarding content generation and the necessity for watermarks, thereby fitting best with the Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment sector due to its implications for businesses involved in content creation. It also relates to Government Agencies and Public Services because the law is delivered via legislative processes, impacting how public and private entities interact with AI-generated materials. There's less direct relevance to other sectors, such as Healthcare or the Judicial System.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (10) show keywords in context
Description: To amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act to establish a Deputy Secretary of State for Economic Security, redesignate and relocate other offices of the Department of State, and for other purposes.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Nov. 5, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: John Moolenaar
(sole sponsor)
Last action: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (Nov. 5, 2024)
Societal Impact
Data Governance (see reasoning)
The text primarily concerns the establishment of a new position within the Department of State related to economic security, and it does explicitly reference 'artificial intelligence and machine learning tools' in the context of data analysis. This suggests a consideration of technology and its application in enhancing government functions. However, without broader discussions or mandates on the social implications of AI or robust data governance mentioned, the Social Impact and Data Governance categories receive lower scores. The references to technology indicate a slight relevance regarding the integrity of AI systems but do not deeply engage with the systematic concerns of integrity or robustness in AI system deployment. Accordingly, the scores are moderate for Social Impact and Data Governance, and slightly relevant for System Integrity and Robustness.
Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services (see reasoning)
The bill is significant mainly within the Government Agencies and Public Services sector, emphasizing the restructuring of the Department of State and the establishment of new roles aimed at enhancing economic security through technology integration. There is no specific mention of how AI will impact areas like healthcare or the judicial system, nor does it address AI in the context of nonprofits, academic institutions, or political elections. Thus, the primary focus on government operations leads to a score of 4 for Government Agencies and Public Services, with other sectors receiving lower relevance due to the lack of direct mention or implications.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (1) machine learning (1) show keywords in context
Description: To require agencies that use, fund, or oversee algorithms to have an office of civil rights focused on bias, discrimination, and other harms of algorithms, and for other purposes.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Nov. 1, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Summer Lee
(11 total sponsors)
Last action: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. (Nov. 1, 2024)
Societal Impact
Data Governance (see reasoning)
The text predominantly addresses the impact of algorithms, particularly in terms of bias and discrimination. The establishment of offices of civil rights within agencies that oversee or utilize algorithms specifically highlights concerns about the societal implications of such technologies. Hence, it has a direct link to the Social Impact category, as it seeks to mitigate harms caused by algorithmic systems to ensure fairness and protection against discrimination. The Data Governance category is also relevant since addressing bias in algorithmic decision-making inherently requires thoughtful data practices and governance. System Integrity and Robustness are less directly applicable here; while the integrity of the algorithms is important, the text focuses more on civil rights and societal implications than on technical performance or compliance standards. Therefore, I anticipate higher scores for Social Impact and Data Governance while expecting lower scores for System Integrity and Robustness.
Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services
Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment
Academic and Research Institutions (see reasoning)
This legislation is particularly relevant to various sectors. The Government Agencies and Public Services sector gets a high score, as the text mandates that federal agencies implement civil rights offices for algorithm oversight. The Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment sector is moderately relevant due to the implications of biases in algorithms affecting employment and other opportunities regulated by agencies. The Academic and Research Institutions sector could also be relevant, as the act encourages the engagement of academic experts to address biases, though this is less direct compared to the other sectors. Other sectors like Politics and Elections, Judicial System, Healthcare, Nonprofits and NGOs are less relevant, as the text does not focus on these specific areas. Thus, I anticipate higher scores predominantly for Government Agencies and Public Services, with moderate score allocation for Private Enterprises and Academic Institutions.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (1) machine learning (1) algorithm (4) show keywords in context
Description: Requires school districts to provide instruction on artificial intelligence; requires Secretary of Higher Education to develop artificial intelligence model curricula.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Oct. 21, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Reginald Atkins
(3 total sponsors)
Last action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee (Oct. 21, 2024)
Societal Impact (see reasoning)
The text explicitly mentions the instruction of artificial intelligence across K-12 education and the development of AI curricula at the higher education level. As such, it has direct implications for the social impact of AI by ensuring students are educated on AI concepts, which could influence their understanding and engagement with technology in the future. The emphasis on responsible and ethical use of AI also pertains to social responsibility. For Data Governance, while there are underlying themes of how data might be used in AI education, the bill does not specify mandates for handling data, thereby making it less relevant. For System Integrity and Robustness, though related to education about AI systems, the legislation primarily focuses on curricula development rather than ensuring security or benchmarks of AI technologies. Therefore, the primary relevance appears to be in the realm of Social Impact regarding educational transformation and fostering responsible use of AI.
Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services
Academic and Research Institutions (see reasoning)
The legislation primarily addresses the incorporation of artificial intelligence instruction in educational settings, relevant to both K-12 education and higher education systems. It mandates public educational institutions to offer programs specific to AI, which directly affects governmental operations in educational contexts. While there is a connection to workforce development and preparing students for careers in AI, it does not explicitly address sectors like healthcare, politics, or other industries. Its focal point remains on academic institutions rather than private enterprises, nonprofits, or other sectors. Thus, its strongest relevance lies within the academic and research realm, while it could moderately affect the governmental sector in education due to its regulatory nature.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (30) automated (2) show keywords in context
Description: Establishes Artificial Intelligence Apprenticeship Program and artificial intelligence apprenticeship tax credit program.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Oct. 21, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Reginald Atkins
(4 total sponsors)
Last action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee (Oct. 21, 2024)
Societal Impact (see reasoning)
The text establishes an Artificial Intelligence Apprenticeship Program and a tax credit incentive specifically targeting the AI industry. It demonstrates a direct focus on enhancing the workforce in artificial intelligence, aligning strongly with social impact by fostering new job opportunities and addressing the potential skills deficit in this sector. Furthermore, the legislation may help reduce the skill gap and promote ethical practices in training for AI technologies, which connects with broader social implications. For Data Governance, while there are references to standards and partnerships, the text does not explicitly deal with data management or privacy regulations. The System Integrity category is not directly addressed as there’s no mention of securing or ensuring the integrity of AI systems. Lastly, Robustness is not applicable here as it does not speak to benchmarks or performance metrics for AI systems. This results in a higher relevance for Social Impact, but limited relevance for the other categories.
Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services
Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment
Academic and Research Institutions (see reasoning)
The text deals primarily with creating apprenticeship programs that focus on artificial intelligence, which naturally aligns with the Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment sector due to direct implications for workforce development and economic aspects within the AI industry. It also overlaps with Government Agencies and Public Services since it involves state government programs aimed at workforce improvement. However, it does not directly mention the use of AI in any governmental functions beyond workforce development, thus limiting its relevance to that sector. The text has implications for Academic and Research Institutions, given that it mentions collaboration with educational institutions, but does not provide sufficient depth to score highly. The references to the AI industry do not fit well in categories like Healthcare, Judicial System, Politics and Elections, or International Cooperation, indicating minimal direct relevance.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (28) show keywords in context
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: Oct. 11, 2024
Status: Issued
Source: Congress
Societal Impact (see reasoning)
The text discusses advancements in plasma physics research, particularly highlighting the use of machine learning models in the experimental design process. This is a relevant element under the 'Social Impact' category as it entails the role of AI (machine learning) in driving innovative science that could have broader implications for national security and energy production. The text does not directly address issues of fairness, bias, or misinformation associated with AI, which are typically focal points under the 'Social Impact' category, making the relevance somewhat indirect. For 'Data Governance,' there are no explicit mentions of data management, privacy, or bias in AI systems, which diminish its relevance. 'System Integrity' is not applicable as it does not discuss security, transparency, or human oversight of AI systems. Regarding 'Robustness,' while the use of machine learning is noted, there is no mention of compliance with benchmarks or auditing processes that define this category. Overall, the text is most relevant to Social Impact due to the implications of AI use in scientific advancements, but it is not extensive enough to warrant high scores in any category.
Sector:
Academic and Research Institutions (see reasoning)
In terms of sectors, the text is primarily focused on a scientific research award in the field of plasma physics, suggesting some connections to academic and research institutions through the recognition of innovation in that space. However, it does not deal specifically with applications of AI in areas like politics, healthcare, or public services. The references to safety and energy security may link to government agencies but are tenuous at best. Overall, the strongest relevance exists with academic and research institutions due to the focus on scientific innovation, but there is no strong tie to other specified sectors. Given the nature of the text, scores for most sectors are low.
Keywords (occurrence): machine learning (1) show keywords in context
Description: Requires artificial intelligence companies to conduct safety tests and report results to Office of Information Technology.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Oct. 7, 2024
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Troy Singleton
(sole sponsor)
Last action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee (Oct. 7, 2024)
Societal Impact
Data Governance
System Integrity
Data Robustness (see reasoning)
This text emphasizes the need for safety tests to assess AI technologies, which aligns with multiple aspects of AI's societal impact, data governance, system integrity, and robustness. The expectation of annual reporting and establishing minimum requirements suggests a strong focus on not only the social implications of AI (such as biases and cybersecurity threats) but also the effectiveness and safety of AI systems in general. Consequently, the relevance to 'Social Impact' is significant due to its implications on fairness, safety, and accountability. 'Data Governance' faces high relevance because it requires scrutiny over data sources, biases, and legal compliance, crucial for maintaining the integrity of AI data. Furthermore, the legislation directly addresses the safety and integrity of AI systems, suitable for 'System Integrity.' Lastly, the structured testing and reporting measures align highly with 'Robustness,' aimed at developing benchmarks for AI performance and safety. Therefore, the text resonates with all four categories, particularly emphasizing the necessity of regulated AI development and deployment.
Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services
Judicial system
Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment
Hybrid, Emerging, and Unclassified (see reasoning)
The text lays out regulations concerning AI technologies, which indicates relevance across several sectors. In 'Politics and Elections,' it doesn't directly address issues related to political processes, thus scoring lower. 'Government Agencies and Public Services' stands relevant because it involves oversight from state authorities, suggesting implications for public sector technology management. 'Judicial System' is moderate as compliance testing may be indirectly related to legal review but not explicitly stated. 'Healthcare' makes no direct mention, resulting in a low score. 'Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment' applies because the legislation affects business practices among AI firms; hence, some relevance persists. For 'Academic and Research Institutions,' although AI research might be influenced, it's not central in this text, leading to lower relevance. 'International Cooperation and Standards' doesn’t apply as there's no mention of international collaboration. 'Nonprofits and NGOs' is also not relevant due to a lack of specific mention. Lastly, 'Hybrid, Emerging, and Unclassified' holds a degree of relevance due to the evolving nature of AI applicability, but it ranks lower than the others. Ultimately, significant importance is placed on government oversight of AI usage in public services, impacting 'Government Agencies and Public Services' and 'Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment' significantly.
Keywords (occurrence): artificial intelligence (23) machine learning (1) show keywords in context