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This bill establishes a comprehensive framework for licensing and regulating independent verification organizations (IVOs) that assess and verify the safety of artificial intelligence (AI) models and applications in Ohio. The bill defines key terms like "artificial intelligence application" and "deployer" and creates a process for organizations to become licensed by the Attorney General to verify AI systems' risk mitigation efforts. An Artificial Intelligence Safety Advisory Council will be established to oversee the licensing process, with members required to maintain independence and have relevant expertise. Licensed IVOs will be responsible for ongoing monitoring of AI models, establishing risk evaluation metrics, and reporting annually to state authorities. The bill also introduces a legal provision that creates a rebuttable presumption against liability for AI systems verified by a licensed IVO, providing a potential legal shield for developers and deployers who meet stringent verification standards. IVOs must continuously update their verification methods, disclose material changes to the Attorney General, and can have their license revoked if they fail to maintain independence or effectively mitigate risks. The overall goal is to create a structured, proactive approach to ensuring the responsible development and deployment of artificial intelligence technologies in Ohio.

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb628