Requests the Department of Administration and RI Division of Information Technology to report on the use, validation, and evaluation of algorithmic decision-making, address biases in AI, and propose regulatory actions. Requires submission of findings to the House by September 29, 2023.
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This is a non-binding House resolution that requests information and recommendations from state agencies but does not create enforceable legal obligations or penalties.
The document has minimal to good coverage of approximately 6-8 subdomains, with primary focus on unfair discrimination (1.1), unequal performance (1.3), governance failure (6.5), and lack of transparency (7.4). The resolution specifically addresses bias in AI systems, validation and testing procedures, and regulatory oversight gaps.
This resolution primarily governs AI use within Public Administration (excluding National Security), as it addresses automated decision-making systems used by Rhode Island state government agencies. The document does not regulate private sector AI use but focuses exclusively on government operations and services.
The document addresses multiple lifecycle stages with primary focus on Verify and Validate (testing and evaluation of automated decision systems for bias), Deploy (implementation decisions and timelines), and Operate and Monitor (ongoing monitoring of systemic changes and enforcement of protocols). It also touches on Plan and Design through recommendations about where AI should or should not be used.
The document explicitly mentions AI, automated decision systems, and algorithmic decision-making. It does not reference specific AI categories like frontier AI, general purpose AI, foundation models, or compute thresholds. The focus is on automated decision systems used by government agencies.
Rhode Island House of Representatives
The document is a House Resolution proposed by the Rhode Island House of Representatives, as indicated by the title and the resolving clauses.
The resolution does not establish any enforcement mechanisms or designate enforcement authorities. It is a request for information and recommendations, not a binding regulation with enforcement provisions.
House Committee on Innovation, Internet and Technology
The resolution requests that information be provided to the House of Representatives and specifically to the Chair of the House Committee on Innovation, Internet and Technology, indicating this committee will receive and review the findings.
Department of Administration; RI Division of Information Technology; State of Rhode Island
The resolution targets state government agencies that use automated decision systems, specifically requesting information from the Department of Administration and RI Division of Information Technology about AI use by the State of Rhode Island.
8 subdomains (8 Minimal)