March 2023
Connecticut lawmakers have proposed a bill that would establish an Office of Artificial Intelligence and a government task force to develop an AI Bill of Rights. The bill would require government oversight, mandate inventory and testing of state-used algorithms, close existing data privacy loopholes, and enumerate citizen protections through an AI Bill of Rights. The bill seeks to regulate the use of AI by state agencies and outlines protocols and processes for developing, procuring, and implementing automated decision systems. The Office of Artificial Intelligence would conduct periodic re-evaluations of automated systems to ensure compliance with these protocols. The bill emphasizes the necessity for governments to stay current with AI regulations to safeguard individuals from potential harm.