Two significant US state AI laws take effect today: the Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act (TRAIGA) and Illinois’ amendments to its Human Rights Act on AI in employment (HB 3773).
Key points
- TRAIGA prohibits developing or deploying AI with intent to manipulate people to self-harm, unlawfully discriminate or produce certain unlawful content.
- TRAIGA gives the Texas Attorney General enforcement powers and creates a regulatory sandbox.
- Illinois prohibits employers from using AI in ways that discriminate against employees and applicants on protected characteristics.
- Illinois employers must notify workers when AI is used in employment decisions.
UK organisations using AI in recruitment or customer-facing services involving Texas or Illinois should review their AI governance and notices.
Source: Texas HB 149 – Texas Responsible AI Governance Act (Texas Legislature Online)
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