Establishes an AI Ethics Board in NJ DOLWD to oversee AI tech use and sales.
If you sell AI tech in NJ, you must conduct an AI impact assessment annually.
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What This Means
This bill establishes the Artificial Intelligence Ethics Board within the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The board will oversee the sale and use of AI technology in the state, emphasizing bias prevention, privacy, transparency, and accountability. Businesses selling AI technology in New Jersey must conduct an AI impact assessment before sale. The board will also recommend worker protections related to AI-induced job displacement.
Key Provisions
- Establishes the Artificial Intelligence Ethics Board in NJ DOLWD.
- Requires AI impact assessments before selling AI tech in NJ.
- Focuses on bias prevention, privacy, and accountability.
- Recommends worker protections against AI-induced displacement.
- Defines 'artificial intelligence' and 'AI impact assessment'.
- Board to adopt rules under the Administrative Procedure Act.
Latest Legislative Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Reginald Atkins D | Sponsor | HD-020 |
Compliance Checklist
Who: Businesses selling AI tech in NJ
Deadline: Within the year prior to sale
Who: Employers using AI tech
Deadline: Before worker displacement
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