Is AI crafting your local laws? Discover the alarming truth about AI-generated legislation.
As more politicians and government bureaucrats attempt to influence, draft, and introduce AI legislation affecting businesses, voters, taxpayers, and everyone else, the AI Plagiarism Act ensures transparency in government by mandating disclosure of AI involvement in drafting laws and ordinances. This groundbreaking legislation empowers citizens and elected officials alike.
Our AI Plagiarism Act is recommended blueprint for local, county, and state AI laws. H. R. 3831 (AI Disclosure Act of 2023), a textbook example of how not to write an AI legislation, is listed below for reference purposes on how politicians and government bureaucrats attempt to influence, draft, and introduce AI legislation.
Protect democracy and uphold ethical governance. Learn how this act safeguards against undisclosed AI influence and promotes accountability in the legislative process, ensuring that politicians and government bureaucrats are held equally accountable.
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Section 1: Short Title
This Act may be cited as the “AI Plagiarism Act”.
Section 2: Definitions
For the purposes of this Act:
- AI means artificial intelligence, including but not limited to large language models, generative AI, and other machine learning systems capable of generating text, code, or other creative content.
- Government Worker means any individual employed by the federal, state, or local government, including elected and appointed officials, legislative staff, and administrative personnel.
- Legislation means any bill, resolution, or other proposed law introduced for consideration by a legislative body.
- Ordinance means any law enacted by a local government.
Section 3: Disclosure Requirement
(a) Obligation to Disclose: Any government worker who uses AI to assist in the designing, drafting, or introduction of any legislation or ordinance shall disclose such use in writing to the relevant legislative body or governing body prior to the introduction of such legislation or ordinance.
(b) Content of Disclosure: The disclosure shall include:
* A detailed description of the AI tool or system used;
* The specific role of the AI in the creation of the legislation or ordinance;
* A clear statement that the government worker takes responsibility for the content of the legislation or ordinance.
Section 4: Enforcement
(a) State and Local Discretion: Each state and county shall have the discretion to determine whether a violation of this Act constitutes an infraction.
(b) No Criminal Penalties: No government worker shall be subject to criminal penalties for a violation of this Act.
(c) Remedial Actions: Violations of this Act may be subject to remedial actions, including but not limited to public reprimands, removal from legislative committees, or other disciplinary measures as determined by the relevant governing body.
Section 5: Effective Date
This Act shall take effect January 2025.
Rationale
The AI Plagiarism Act aims to ensure transparency in the legislative process by requiring government workers to disclose the use of AI in the creation of legislation and ordinances. This disclosure will allow the public and elected officials to evaluate the role of AI in the policymaking process and hold government workers accountable for the content of the laws they introduce. By limiting enforcement to administrative actions, the Act seeks to promote transparency without imposing excessive burdens on government workers.