HI HB2152: Relating To Artificial Intelligence.

In one paragraph

Hawaii's HB 2152 (2024) would have set up a plan for state use of generative AI: Office of Enterprise Technology Services risk assessments and procurement guidelines, an inventory of high-risk uses by each agency, employee training, a duty to tell people when AI mediates electronic communication, and chief information officer approval before adopting an automated decision system. It was referred to HET/LGO, CPC and FIN on January 24, 2024 and was not enacted.

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What it means for business

None: the bill did not pass. It would have put AI risk assessment, disclosure and approval duties on state agencies, not private businesses.

Key provisions

1. 1Would add a chapter requiring the Office of Enterprise Technology Services to report to the Legislature on state generative AI uses and risks, and the CIO and others to assess critical infrastructure risks
2. 2Would require procurement guidelines built on the White House AI Bill of Rights blueprint and NIST AI Risk Management Framework, and guidelines for assessing impacts on vulnerable communities
3. 3Each agency would maintain an inventory of high-risk generative AI uses; pilot projects would need prior risk and impact assessments
4. 4Agencies using generative AI to communicate electronically would have to disclose it and post how to reach a human
5. 5Before adopting an automated decision system an agency would need consultation, testing and chief information officer approval; high-risk systems would get ongoing OETS oversight
6. 6No appropriation; would have taken effect upon approval

Latest legislative action

Jan 24, 2024. Referred to HET/LGO, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2

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