In one paragraph
Rhode Island S 146 (2023), as introduced on February 1, 2023, would amend the Consumer Protection Gaming Act to bar facial recognition technology and biometric recognition programs in video-lottery terminals at pari-mutuel licensees and in online betting applications. It would also prohibit algorithmic programs that use a gaming consumer's betting history to increase wagering, and AI or automated decision systems that promote play through intermittent reinforcement. The text states no penalties and takes effect upon passage.
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What it means for business
No duties for businesses unless enacted. If enacted, pari-mutuel licensees, online and sports betting operators and gambling vendors would have to drop facial and biometric recognition and the listed AI-driven play tactics.
Key provisions
- 'No video-lottery terminal installed and operated at the facilities of pari-mutuel licensees in the state or online betting applications shall use facial recognition technology or biometric recognition programs'
- Prohibits algorithmic programs that use a gaming consumer's previous betting history to modify programs to reinforce and increase the amount wagered
- Prohibits AI or an automated decision system used to condition a gaming consumer or promote increased play through intermittent reinforcement
- Also applies to all sports betting applications, devices connected to video-lottery terminals, and licensed vendors of gambling products
- Standardized rewards programs are excluded
- No penalties stated; as introduced; the text says it takes effect upon passage
Latest legislative action
May 10, 2023. Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Sponsors (showing 5 of 6)
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Bridget Valverde D | Sponsor | SD-035 |
| Jonathon Acosta D | Sponsor | SD-016 |
| Louis Dipalma D | Sponsor | SD-012 |
| Samuel Zurier D | Sponsor | SD-003 |
| Victoria Gu D | Sponsor | SD-038 |
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