Louisiana (2023) SCR 49 (Study Impact of AI)

Proposed 2023-05-17 | Enacted 2023-06-12 | Official source

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Urges the Joint Legislative Committee on Technology and Cybersecurity to study AI's impact on operations, procurement, and policy. Requires a written report with recommendations submitted to relevant committees 60 days before Louisiana's 2024 Regular Session. Solicits input from several governmental and industry entities.

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A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION To urge and request the Joint Legislative Committee on Technology and Cybersecurity to study the impact of artificial intelligence on operations, procurement, and policy, and submit a written report of its findings to the House Committee on Commerce and the Senate Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and International Affairs not later than sixty days prior to the beginning of the 2024 Regular Session of the Legislature of Louisiana. WHEREAS, artificial intelligence combines computer science and robust datasets to enable problem-solving measures directly to consumers; and WHEREAS, ninety-seven percent of mobile users are using artificial intelligence powered voice assistants, thirty-five percent of companies are using artificial intelligence powered applications, and ninety-one percent of leading businesses invest in artificial intelligence on an ongoing basis; and WHEREAS, artificial intelligence has become prevalent in both individual and commercial use including private industry vendors doing business with the state of Louisiana.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby urge and request the Joint Legislative Committee on Technology and Cybersecurity to study the impact of artificial intelligence on operations, procurement, and policy; research rapidly advancing technology and science to update and maintain policies, processes, and systems in state agencies, and submit a written report of its findings to the House Committee on Commerce and the Senate Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and International Affairs not later than sixty days prior to the beginning of the 2024 Regular Session of the Legislature of Louisiana. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the written report shall propose recommendations, together with specific proposals for legislation, to help government and businesses in Louisiana realize the benefits of artificial intelligence and to protect consumers associated with the use of new artificial intelligence technology. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Joint Legislative Committee on Technology and Cybersecurity solicit input, information, data, recommendations, and advice from the Department of Economic Development, the office of technology services, Division of Administration, the Department of Justice, and industry partners. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the Joint Legislative Committee on Technology and Cybersecurity.