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NJ A4821
NJ A4821Requires OIT to develop NJ generative artificial intelligence program and implement artificial intelligence education courses with county governments; appropriates $1.5 million.
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Introduced
09/19/2024
09/19/2024
In Committee
09/19/2024
09/19/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the New Jersey Office of Information Technology ("OIT") to develop a New Jersey generative artificial intelligence program and coordinate with county governments to implement artificial intelligence education courses. The bill defines "generative artificial intelligence" as an artificial intelligence that is capable of generating text, images, videos, or other data in response to prompts. Under this bill, OIT is required to annually subject the New Jersey generative artificial intelligence program to a safety test that includes, at minimum: (1) an analysis of potential cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities; and (2) descriptions of possible remedies or defensive measures that can be taken by OIT to address all potential cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities during the conducting of the safety test. The bill requires OIT to implement appropriate remedies and defensive measures identified during the safety test. The bill also requires that the education courses teach residents about artificial intelligence and "natural language processing," which is the use of artificial intelligence to enable computers to interpret and comprehend human language. The courses are to include, at a minimum, education on: (1) what artificial intelligence is and how generative artificial intelligence is different from other artificial intelligence technologies; and (2) methods for identifying and mitigating potential output inaccuracies, fabricated text, and biases of generative artificial intelligence while respecting the privacy of the public and complying with all applicable State and federal laws and policies. [EA1]Note to requester: Please let me know if you would like more or less appropriated.
AI Summary
This bill requires the New Jersey Office of Information Technology (OIT) to develop a New Jersey generative artificial intelligence program, which uses natural language processing to respond to user prompts. OIT must annually test the program for cybersecurity threats and implement appropriate remedies. The bill also requires OIT to coordinate with county governments to implement instructional courses educating residents on artificial intelligence, including how to identify and mitigate potential inaccuracies, fabricated text, and biases. The bill appropriates $1.5 million from the General Fund to OIT, with $1 million for developing the AI program and $500,000 for grants to counties to implement the educational courses.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee (on 09/19/2024)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A4821 |
BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A5000/4821_I1.HTM |
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