Georgia lawmakers look at impacts of artificial intelligence
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Georgia lawmakers met this week to discuss a report on artificial intelligence that could lead to new laws in our state.
With hopes that Al will impact public safety, 911 calls and the healthcare industry in a positive way— they also believe it will have huge impacts on our agriculture industry.
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Agriculture remains the biggest industry here in the Peach State, and leaders say Al could benefit from how soil samples are done, to pesticides, and even measuring correct water levels for certain crops.
At the same time, agriculture is a national security issue, so they want to be smart about the way they go about utilizing it.
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State leaders also believe Al will impact the manufacturing industry—expanding and growing some jobs, and changing others.
“That includes a comprehensive data privacy bill,” said Sen. John Albers of District 56 (R) “An updated deep fake law. We already have some of that on our books, but obviously that has evolved considerably over the last couple of years with the advancement of generative AI.”
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“As well as adding full transparency and disclosure of how we’re utilizing AI,” said Sen. Albers. “Adopting a statewide definition. We talked about that. That needs to be put into law because it will be referenced that way.”
Senators will discuss AI issues further— and move forward with legislation.
Tuesday’s meeting was mainly to discuss regulations, privacy and data protection, and equity surrounding it.
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