United States of America: Introduced Artificial Intelligence Task Force Act (HB 1934)

On 13 December 2023, the Artificial Intelligence Task Force Act (HB 1934) was introduced to the Washington House of Representatives. The Act proposes the establishment of a task force to address the challenges and opportunities posed by generative artificial intelligence (GAI). The Act emphasises the need for responsible use of artificial intelligence, recognising its potential benefits while acknowledging the risks, particularly regarding privacy, discrimination, and bias. The proposed task force comprises representatives from the government, the technology industry, advocacy organisations, tribal groups, and more. The task force's responsibilities include conducting a literature review, examining legal protections, developing guiding principles, identifying high-risk uses, and making recommendations on regulation. The Act outlines a timeline for the task force's activities, requiring reports by specific dates. Further, the document provides definitions for key terms.