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This bill establishes the Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy within the North Carolina Department of Commerce, creating a comprehensive AI Learning Laboratory Program designed to proactively explore and regulate artificial intelligence technologies. The Office will be responsible for identifying regulatory barriers and gaps, conducting an inventory of existing AI regulations, and creating a collaborative program that invites technology developers to participate in a structured research and testing environment. Participants can apply to join the Learning Laboratory and may receive temporary regulatory mitigation, allowing them to test AI technologies under carefully monitored conditions while providing the state with valuable insights into potential risks, benefits, and policy implications. The program requires participants to meet specific eligibility criteria, including demonstrating technical expertise, financial stability, and robust risk management plans, and mandates detailed reporting on their AI technologies. The Office will establish an AI Learning Advisory Panel composed of experts from academia, industry, legal fields, and civil society to provide guidance, and will be required to submit annual reports to the General Assembly detailing the program's findings, participation, and recommended legislative actions. By creating this iterative, stakeholder-informed model, the bill aims to support responsible AI innovation while protecting consumer interests and civil rights.

https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/S747