HB 1642 — Artificial Intelligence-Based Tool; Definition, Use Of Tool
HB 1642 defines artificial intelligence-based tools and establishes requirements for their use in Virginia. The bill aims to address potential harms related to algorithmic discrimination by setting standards for transparency and accountability in the deployment of AI systems. It applies to state agencies and private entities using AI tools in decision-making processes that impact individuals, particularly in areas like hiring, policing, and public services.
Linked Incidents
3Incidents this policy has been directly linked to
8-month-pregnant woman wrongfully arrested after AI facial recognition error in front of children
Black man wrongfully arrested after facial recognition misidentification leading to $8M settlement
Middle-aged man wrongfully arrested after AI misidentification in criminal investigation
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