Washington Passes Senate Bill 5838, Creating Task Force to Understand Benefits and Risks of AI
Summary
On March 18, 2024, Senate Bill 5838 passed and was signed by Governor Jay Inslee, creating a task force to better understand the benefits and risks of AI. The task force will be comprised of 19 members from varying backgrounds, including AI experts, industry representatives, civil liberty groups and other stakeholders. The group will meet twice a year, tasked with investigating and submitting reports pertaining to several topics regarding AI. These topics include a review of current protections and issues within them, identifying issues with racial equity, civil liberty and high-risk uses; and recommending new guidance as well as changes in regulatory structures.
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