HI HB2176: Relating To Artificial Intelligence. Verified

Affected Industries

What This Means

Hawaii's HB2176 proposes the formation of an Artificial Intelligence Working Group tasked with developing comprehensive guidelines for the regulation and use of AI technologies. This initiative aims to ensure safe and trustworthy AI innovation while addressing potential risks. The working group will include the chief information officer, chief data officer, director of commerce and consumer affairs, director of the office of planning and sustainable development, chief energy officer, president of the university of Hawaii, and appointed members from the public or private sector, impacting businesses involved in AI development and deployment.

Key Provisions

• Establishes an Artificial Intelligence Working Group in the Office of Enterprise Technology Services.
• The working group will develop acceptable use policies and guidelines for AI technologies.
• Interim report due by December 31, 2024, and final report by December 1, 2025.
• The group will assess risks and establish standards for data privacy and security.
• Collaboration with public and private agencies, academic institutions, and industry stakeholders is mandated.
• The working group will work in conjunction with developments surrounding federal AI regulation.
• The working group will cease to exist on June 30, 2026.

Latest Legislative Action

Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5).

Bill Sponsors

Full Legal Analysis

Official Source