Prohibits companies from using large-scale generative AI models to engage in targeted bias and discrimination. Mandates companies to label outputs created using large-scale generative AI models with a distinctive watermark. Requires companies to secure informed consent from consumers before using their data for training models. Requires companies, to the best of the their extent, to protect the security of collected data from individuals and shield their identities. Requires companies to conduct regular risk assessments that identify and mitigate reasonably foreseeable risks and harms. Mandates companies using large-scale generative AI models to register them with the Rhode Island Attorney General's Office. Requires the Rhode Island Attorney General's Office to maintain a public registry of all companies that have registered under the above stipulation.
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Rhode Island HB 6286 ("GenAI Operating Standards")
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Summary
Prohibits companies from using large-scale generative AI models to engage in targeted bias and discrimination.
Mandates companies to label outputs created using large-scale generative AI models with a distinctive watermark.
Requires companies to secure informed consent from consumers before using their data for training models.
Requires companies, to the best of the their extent, to protect the security of collected data from individuals and shield their identities.
Requires companies to conduct regular risk assessments that identify and mitigate reasonably foreseeable risks and harms.
Mandates companies using large-scale generative AI models to register them with the Rhode Island Attorney General's Office.
Requires the Rhode Island Attorney General's Office to maintain a public registry of all companies that have registered under the above stipulation.
Amends Title 6 of Rhode Island's General Laws to add Chapter 59 regarding generative artificial intelligence models.
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2023
AN ACT
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW - GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE MODELS
Introduced By: Representatives Carson, Baginski, and McNamara Date Introduced: April 19, 2023 Referred To: House Innovation, Internet, & Technology
It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:
SECTION 1. Title 6 of the General Laws entitled "COMMERCIAL LAW — GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS" is hereby amended by adding thereto the following chapter:
CHAPTER 59 GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE MODELS
Segment 2
6-59-1. Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to regulate generative artificial intelligence models, such as ChatGPT, in order to protect the public’s safety, privacy, and intellectual property rights.
Defines relevant terms "large-scale generative artificial intelligence model” and "parameter."
6-59-2. Definition. For the purposes of this chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly requires otherwise: (1) “Large-scale generative artificial intelligence model” means a machine learning model with a capacity of at least one billion (1,000,000,000) parameters that generates text or other forms of output, such as ChatGPT. (2) “Parameter” means any variable or value used to control the operation or output of a generative artificial intelligence model.
Requires companies using large-scale generative AI models to refraining from engaging in targeted bias or discrimination against any individuals and groups of people
Requires large-scale generative AI models to attach watermarks to the texts they produce so users can clearly identify AI usage.
Requires companies to secure informed consent when using consumer data.
Requires companies take all possible measures to protect the privacy of consumers whose data is used.
6-59-3. Operating standards. Any company operating a large-scale generative artificial intelligence model shall adhere to the following operating standards: (1) The model shall not be used to engage in discrimination or bias against any individual or group based on protected characteristics, as defined by state or federal law; (2) In order to prevent plagiarism, the model shall be programmed to generate all text with a distinctive watermark or offer an authentication process that allows a user to determine whether a particular output was generated by the model; (3) The company shall implement reasonable security measures to protect the data of individuals used to train the model; (4) The company shall obtain informed consent from individuals before collecting, using or disclosing their data; (5) The company shall delete or de-identify any data collected from individuals if it is no longer needed for the intended purpose of the model; and (6) The company shall conduct regular risk assessments to identify, assess and mitigate reasonably foreseeable risks and cognizable harms related to their products and services, including in the design, development and implementation of such products and services.
Requires companies operating large-scale generative AI models to register with the Rhode Island Attorney General.
Requires the Attorney General's Office to maintain a public registry of all companies that use large-scale generative AI models in the state.
6-59-4. Registration with the attorney general. (a) Any company operating a large-scale generative artificial intelligence model shall register with the attorney general within ninety (90) days of the effective date of this chapter.
(b) The registration shall include the following information: (1) The name and contact information of the company; (2) A description of the large-scale generative artificial intelligence model, including its capacity, training data, intended use, design process and methodologies; and (3) Information on the company's data collection, storage and security practices.
(c) The attorney general shall maintain a public registry of all companies registered under this chapter.
Allows the Attorney General's Office to bring action against companies and persons who violate this act.
6-59-5. Enforcement. (a) The attorney general shall promulgate and adopt rules and regulations for the purposes of implementing this chapter.
(b) To remedy violations of this chapter and for other relief that may be appropriate, the attorney general may bring an action against a person.
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect on September 1, 2023.
Authorizes the attorney general to regulate generative AI models starting September 1, 2023.
EXPLANATION BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW - GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE MODELS
This act would authorize the office of attorney general to promulgate, adopt and enforce rules and regulations concerning generative artificial intelligence models, such as ChatGPT, in order to protect the public’s safety, privacy, and intellectual property rights.
This act would take effect on September 1, 2023.