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This bill provides comprehensive regulations for protecting state-owned electronic devices and networks from applications controlled by foreign adversaries, particularly focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. The legislation defines key terms such as "foreign adversary country" (referencing specific nations identified in federal law), "state-owned electronic device," and "unauthorized foreign adversary controlled artificial intelligence," and establishes strict prohibitions on downloading, installing, or accessing such technologies on state-owned devices and networks. Specifically, the bill prevents state employees from using AI platforms or applications operated by companies with significant foreign adversary ownership or connections, with narrow exceptions for law enforcement, security research, and risk mitigation activities. Violations of these prohibitions can result in referral to the State Ethics Commission for investigation, with potential penalties under existing ethics standards. The bill defines a foreign adversary-controlled company as one with at least 20% ownership by foreign persons from specified countries, or entities subject to investigations or actions by the Federal Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States. The legislation applies to state government, political subdivisions, and local education agencies, and will take effect 60 days after enactment.

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