KENTUCKY HOUSE MAJORITY CAUCUS
Jenna Riel
Communications Specialist
Office of the Speaker
Jenna.Riel@kylegislature.gov
(502) 564 – 8100
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MEDIA RELEASE
Artificial Intelligence Task Force shares findings and recommendations for responsible implementation
Frankfort, Kentucky (November 13, 2024) – The Artificial Intelligence Task Force, co-chaired by Representative Josh Bray (R-Mount Vernon) and Senator Amanda Mays Bledsoe, concluded its final meeting of the Legislative Interim with findings and recommendations that aim to guide the responsible implementation of artificial intelligence in the public and private sector.
“I appreciate the hard work and dedication that each member on this Task Force has shown, as well as the input we’ve received from constituents, technology experts, and other stakeholders,” said Bray. “We understood going in that AI has the potential to impact our everyday lives in a revolutionary way, much like the personal computer did 50 years ago. The meaningful discussions that we have participated in, and the insightful questions posed throughout these meetings have significantly enriched our understanding of this evolving subject. Moving forward, I am confident that the Task Force’s findings and recommendations will provide a helpful guide in the responsible implementation of AI in our everyday lives moving forward.”
Throughout the Legislative Interim, the Task Force has invited industry experts, state agencies, and partners in the public and private sector to provide valuable insight and share their expertise, expanding the Task Force’s understanding of AI and its potential impact on state governance.
“As co-chair, I am proud of the collaborative work we’ve accomplished to address the challenges and opportunities AI brings to our state. Our recommendations reflect a balanced approach that promotes innovation while safeguarding Kentucky’s workforce and communities. I look forward to advancing these efforts to ensure that Kentucky leads responsibly in this rapidly evolving field,” Bledsoe added.
The Task Force compiled 7 key findings and 11 recommendations:
Findings:
o Finding #1: Artificial intelligence (AI) is evolving and becoming more advanced.
o Finding #2: AI systems are currently being used in the public and private sector.
o Finding #3: Public agencies and private companies have developed, or are beginning to develop, guidelines for the use of AI.
o Finding #4: Other states are making investments toward AI research and development.
o Finding #5: AI systems are being used in healthcare and some systems have proven to be useful tools to patients and providers.
o Finding #6: While there are apparent benefits to the use of AI in many different areas, there remain concerns about its use in both the public and private sector.
o Finding #7: There are concerns around the rapid evolution of AI, specifically the lack of AI safety legislation in place.
Recommendations:
o Recommendation #1: Consider legislation that would provide policy standards for the utilization of AI by the state of Kentucky, which would include a framework for decision-making in ethical AI uses, the business cases for use, the approval process for use, disclosures in use, mitigating thirdparty risks in use, and ensure the data privacy of Kentucky citizens.
o Recommendation #2: Urge the federal government to take immediate action on the regulation of AI.
o Recommendation #3: Direct Legislative Research Commission (LRC) staff to provide a definition of artificial intelligence for legislative purposes in Kentucky.
o Recommendation #4: Consider legislation that would promote and protect the integrity of Kentucky elections by encouraging the responsible use of AI as it relates to elections and the electoral process.
o Recommendation #5: Encourage the Kentucky Community & Technical College System (KCTCS), in conjunction with the Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE), to conduct a study into how educational opportunities and efforts relating to AI offered by employers can translate into postsecondary educational achievements and college degrees.
o Recommendation #6: Encourage the Kentucky Office of the Attorney General to investigate current healthcare related regulations to determine whether sufficient guidelines are in place to protect patients from possible HIPAA violations.
o Recommendation #7: Encourage the Kentucky Office of the Attorney General to review laws related to individual likeness and continuously collaborate with the General Assembly on any issues resulting from AI advancements.
o Recommendation #8: Consider allowing a one-time allocation of funds toward centers that could be used by Kentucky institutions to promote responsible research, developments, and advancements in AI.
o Recommendation #9: Consider legislation that would promote the responsible use of AI by requiring certain disclosures when communicating with AI chatbots.
o Recommendation #10: Encourage all infrastructure providers to develop a long-term AI governance model that ensures the integrity of its data, safeguards proprietary and confidential information, ensures accountability for the acceptable use of AI products, and creates a framework for best practices that instills ethical and moral guidelines.
o Recommendation #11: Encourage the General Assembly to continue its support of policies that ensure utilities in the state of Kentucky possess the adequate generation and infrastructure required to meet increasing energy demands of the Commonwealth.
“It is critical that we address the fast-growing adoption of artificial intelligence in all sectors to ensure our Commonwealth is prepared for both the benefits and challenges it presents,” House Speaker David Osborne said. “This Task Force is the first step in a long-term commitment and I appreciate the job that Task Force members done under the leadership of Representative Bray and Senator Bledsoe.”
For more information on the Artificial Intelligence Task Force, or other Committees, please visit: kylegislature.gov.
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