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TN HB1455: AN ACT to amend TCA Title 29; Title 33; Title 39 and Title 47, addressing AI systems trained to encourage suicide, criminal homicide, or simulate human relationships.
Business Impact
If you develop AI systems in Tennessee, you must ensure they do not promote harmful behaviors or face felony charges.
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Introduced
— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted
— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown
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What This Means
AN ACT to amend TCA Title 29; Title 33; Title 39 and Title 47, focusing on AI systems trained to encourage suicide, criminal homicide, or simulate human beings.
Key Provisions
- Creates a Class A felony for knowingly training AI to encourage suicide or criminal homicide.
- Addresses AI systems trained to develop emotional relationships or simulate human beings, including training in appearance, voice, or other mannerisms.
Latest Legislative Action
P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Potts D | Sponsor | HD-059 |
Compliance Checklist
Ensure AI systems do not promote harmful behaviors.
Who: AI developers and companies in Tennessee
Penalty: Class A felony charges for non-compliance
Who: AI developers and companies in Tennessee
Penalty: Class A felony charges for non-compliance
Review AI capabilities for simulating human interactions.
Who: AI developers and companies in Tennessee
Penalty: Class A felony charges for non-compliance
Who: AI developers and companies in Tennessee
Penalty: Class A felony charges for non-compliance
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Full Legal Analysis
The AI-generated analysis accurately reflects the key provisions and implications of the bill as described in the official description. The bill creates a Class A felony for knowingly training AI to encourage suicide or criminal homicide. It also addresses AI systems trained to develop emotional relationships or simulate human beings, including training in appearance, voice, or other mannerisms.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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