United States of America: Introduced Resolution urging generative AI companies to protect employee whistleblowers (Bill AR158 ACA 1R)

On 23 September 2024, the Resolution urging generative AI companies to protect employee whistleblowers (Bill AR158 ACA 1R) was introduced in the New Jersey General Assembly. The Bill urges generative artificial intelligence (AI) companies to adopt voluntary commitments for whistleblower protections to address risks related to AI technologies. The Bill identifies concerns such as misinformation, discrimination, and system vulnerabilities, emphasising the need for safe reporting mechanisms within the AI industry. It also urges the provision of legal and technical safe harbours for good-faith evaluations of AI systems, protecting employees from retaliation and enabling independent identification of risks. It also calls on AI companies, including OpenAI, Google, and Meta, to promote transparency and accountability while ensuring appropriate intellectual property protections.