Bill > H97

This bill establishes comprehensive consumer protections for interactions with artificial intelligence (AI) systems in Massachusetts, focusing on preventing algorithmic discrimination and ensuring transparency. The legislation defines key terms like "high-risk artificial intelligence system" and "consequential decision," and imposes significant requirements on AI developers and deployers. Developers must use reasonable care to protect consumers from potential algorithmic discrimination, provide detailed documentation about their AI systems, and disclose any known risks of discrimination. Deployers are required to implement risk management policies, conduct impact assessments, and provide consumers with clear notifications when AI systems are used to make important decisions that could affect their education, employment, financial services, healthcare, housing, or other critical life areas. The bill mandates that consumers be informed when they are interacting with an AI system and receive explanations if an AI-assisted decision negatively impacts them. Enforcement is exclusively handled by the Massachusetts Attorney General, who can treat violations as unfair trade practices, with potential penalties and the ability to require additional documentation or compliance. The law aims to create accountability and transparency in AI systems while allowing flexibility for legitimate uses and technological innovation, with most provisions taking effect within six months of the bill's passage.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H97