HB 5123 — An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government -- Artificial Intelligence Accountability Act
HB 5123, known as the Artificial Intelligence Accountability Act, is a Rhode Island bill aimed at establishing accountability for the use of artificial intelligence in state government operations. The bill seeks to address potential harms arising from algorithmic discrimination by ensuring transparency and oversight in AI systems used by state agencies. It is currently under review, with a committee recommending further study before proceeding. The legislation is intended to mitigate risks associated with automated decision-making systems, particularly in areas such as facial recognition policing and predictive algorithms.
Linked Incidents
5Incidents this policy has been directly linked to
8-month-pregnant woman wrongfully arrested after AI facial recognition error in front of children
Immigration enforcement officials deploy facial recognition app contributing to algorithmic discrimination and wrongful arrests
Woman wrongfully arrested after AI facial recognition misidentification in US state she never visited
Black man wrongfully arrested after facial recognition misidentification leading to $8M settlement
Woman ejected from Home Bargains stores after facial recognition misidentification, leading to false shoplifting accusation
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Innocent South Asian man wrongfully arrested after AI facial recognition misidentification in Milton Keynes, leading to legal action and criticism of racial bias
Adult patron wrongfully arrested after facial recognition misidentification at Peppermill Casino
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