On April 17, 2024, House Resolution 170 directing the Joint State Government Commission to establish an advisory committee to conduct a study on the field of artificial intelligence and its impact and potential future impact in Pennsylvania was laid on the table in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. In particular, the resolution designates members that would form part of the advisory committee and outlines that the report, to be presented no later than 18 months after the adoption of the resolution, must at least contain the following: an assessment of the development and use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, including benefits and risks; whether and how to use AI in State
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Pennsylvania: Resolution to establish an AI advisory committee laid on the table
April 19, 2024
Summary
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives considered House Resolution 170 on April 17, 2024, which aims to establish an advisory committee to study artificial intelligence (AI) and its current and future impact in Pennsylvania. The committee is tasked with assessing AI development and use, its fiscal impact on state government, and proposing state regulation. The report, due 18 months post-adoption, will include recommendations on AI's ethical development, its role in disinformation, its effect on students' academic records, and the potential establishment of a permanent AI commission.