Amendment #733 to H4600

AI, Data Privacy Protection & Preventing Misinformation Campaigns

Representatives Jones of North Reading, Ferguson of Holden, Frost of Auburn, Gifford of Wareham, Barrows of Mansfield and Smola of Warren move to amend the bill by adding the following section:-

“ SECTION XXXX. The Executive Office of Technology Services and Security shall convene an interagency working group to study and make recommendations regarding the implications of the usage of artificial intelligence otherwise known as “AI” including but not limited to: how to prevent AI driven misinformation campaigns; the development of AI long-term data privacy policies to protect users; and best practices for the procurement and use of artificial intelligence services by agencies and departments of the Commonwealth.

The working group shall include 10 members: one of whom shall be the secretary of the executive office of technology services and security who shall serve as the chair; one of whom shall be the chair of the joint committee on advanced information technology who shall serve as the vice chair; one of whom shall be appointed by the executive office of public safety and security; one of whom shall be appointed by the governor; one of whom shall be appointed by the attorney general; one of whom shall be appointed by the speaker of the house; one of whom shall be appointed by the senate president; one of whom shall be appointed by the senate minority leader; one of whom shall be appointed by the house minority Leader; and one of whom shall be the chief executive officer of the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative or their designee. All working group members shall have expertise in at least two of the following areas: computer science; AI; the technology industry; workforce development; or data privacy.

The working group shall:

 a) recommend a definition of AI as it pertains to its use in technology for use in legislation;

b) study the implications of the usage of AI for data collection to inform testing and evaluation, verification and validation of AI to ensure that AI will perform as intended, including when interacting with humans and other systems, develop common metrics to assess trustworthiness that AI systems will perform as intended, and minimize performance problems and unanticipated outcomes;

c) determine proactive steps to prevent artificial intelligence-assisted misinformation campaigns and unnecessary exposure for children to the potentially harmful effects of artificial intelligence;

d) determine the relevant agencies to develop and oversee artificial intelligence policy and implementation of that policy;

e) and examine and recommend best practices for procurement and use of AI services by agencies and departments in the Commonwealth.

The working group may consult with other government agencies, both federal and state, as well as organizations with expertise in the areas of AI; the technology industry; workforce development; or data privacy.

The working group shall submit their findings and recommendations, including any draft legislation, to the clerks of the House and Senate within 12 months of the passage of this act.”

Additional co-sponsor(s) added to Amendment #733 to H4600

AI, Data Privacy Protection & Preventing Misinformation Campaigns