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This bill establishes a comprehensive commission within the Massachusetts executive office of education to investigate and provide guidance on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in educational settings. The commission will conduct an extensive survey of AI applications in school systems, including automated decision systems and generative AI tools like ChatGPT, examining their implementation, potential impacts, and ethical considerations. Key responsibilities include consulting with experts, researching algorithmic bias, evaluating data protection and privacy concerns, and developing recommendations for legislators on regulating AI in education. The commission will be composed of a diverse group of stakeholders, including education officials, legislative representatives, technology experts, teachers' union representatives, academic researchers, and student representatives from each county. They will explore various aspects of AI in education such as procurement procedures, training protocols, system validation, transparency, accountability, potential disparate impacts, intellectual property considerations, and strategies to ensure equitable and safe AI use in classrooms. The ultimate goal is to create comprehensive guidelines and potential regulations that protect students' interests while leveraging the potential benefits of AI technologies in educational environments.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S429