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Requires Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development to conduct study and issue report on impact of artificial intelligence on growth of State's economy.
AI Summary
This bill mandates a study on the economic impact of artificial intelligence on New Jersey's workforce and economy, with a report due within one year.
Business Impact
If you employ highly-skilled professionals in New Jersey, you must prepare for potential changes in the labor market due to AI by next year.
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In Committee
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Passed
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Signed / Enacted
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What This Means
Assembly Bill A168 requires the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development to study the effects of artificial intelligence on New Jersey's economy. The report will focus on the labor market for highly-skilled professionals and the implications for education and new job creation. This initiative aims to understand how AI will reshape the workforce and inform future educational strategies.
Key Provisions
- Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development to conduct a study on AI's economic impact.
- Study to be conducted in consultation with the New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology.
- Report to include predicted impacts on labor market and education for highly-skilled professions.
- Report due within one year of the effective date of the act.
- Act takes effect immediately and expires upon report submission.
Latest Legislative Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 11)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Benson, Daniel R. | Primary |
| Bucco, Anthony M. | Primary |
| Calabrese, Clinton D | Primary |
| Caputo, Ralph R. | Primary |
| Carter, Linda S. | Primary |
Compliance Checklist
Conduct a study on the impact of AI on the economy and labor market.
Who: Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development
Deadline: Within one year of the effective date
Who: Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development
Deadline: Within one year of the effective date
Prepare and submit a written report to the Governor and Legislature.
Who: Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development
Deadline: Within one year of the effective date
Who: Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development
Deadline: Within one year of the effective date
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Full Legal Analysis
Assembly Bill A168 requires the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development to conduct a comprehensive study on the impact of artificial intelligence on New Jersey's economy, particularly focusing on highly-skilled and educated professions. The study must be conducted in consultation with the New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology and is expected to culminate in a written report to be submitted within one year of the bill's effective date. The report will cover several key areas, including the predicted impact of AI on the labor market, the occupations most affected, educational implications, and potential new professions arising from AI advancements. The bill does not impose penalties for non-compliance as it is focused on conducting a study rather than enforcing regulations. The bill's effective date is immediate upon passage, but it will expire once the report is submitted. This bill aligns with similar initiatives in other states that are exploring the economic implications of AI and automation, reflecting a growing recognition of the need to prepare for technological advancements in the workforce.
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