<p class=ldtitle>A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 59.1 a chapter numbered 60, consisting of sections numbered 59.1-614 through 59.1-617, relating to Fostering Access, Innovation, and Responsibility in Artificial Intelligence Act established.</p>
Impact
If enacted, the FAIR AI Act will amend the Code of Virginia to create regulations focused on artificial intelligence. It establishes clear definitions related to AI technology, such as what constitutes an 'artificial intelligence system' and a 'base artificial intelligence model.' Furthermore, it creates the FAIR AI Enforcement Fund, which is intended to support the enforcement of the act's provisions against misuse, bias, and workforce disruption caused by artificial intelligence applications. The fund will be sustained by appropriations aimed at maintaining enforcement capabilities.
Summary
House Bill 713, known as the Fostering Access, Innovation, and Responsibility in Artificial Intelligence Act (FAIR AI Act), is designed to regulate the development and deployment of artificial intelligence systems in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The bill introduces a framework for ensuring that developers and deployers of AI systems are held accountable for the decisions and outputs generated by these systems. A key component is the requirement for developers to disclose specific details regarding the AI systems they create, fostering transparency for users and stakeholders.
Contention
There are notable points of contention regarding the bill, particularly around the responsibilities and liabilities imposed on developers and deployers of AI systems. The act specifies that developers cannot use the autonomy of the AI systems as a defense in cases where harm is alleged to have occurred due to their output. Critics may raise concerns about the implications of strict liability, arguing that it could stifle innovation and deter smaller developers from entering the market due to potential legal risks. Proponents argue that these measures are necessary to ensure accountability in an increasingly automated world.
Requires school districts to provide instruction on artificial intelligence; requires Secretary of Higher Education to develop artificial intelligence model curricula.