Texas Proposes Landmark AI Regulation Bill for Ethical and Responsible Development

Apr 24, 2025
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Summary

Texas proposes groundbreaking legislation to regulate AI development and use, mandating disclosure, prohibiting manipulation and social scoring, establishing a testing sandbox and oversight council to ensure ethical and responsible AI that protects citizens while fostering innovation.

Key Points

  • The bill proposes regulations for the development and use of artificial intelligence (AI) systems in Texas, including disclosure requirements, prohibitions on certain uses like manipulating human behavior or social scoring, and enforcement mechanisms with civil penalties.
  • It establishes a regulatory sandbox program to allow testing of AI systems in a controlled environment, and creates the Texas Artificial Intelligence Council to oversee ethical and responsible use of AI in the state.
  • The bill aims to facilitate responsible AI development while protecting individuals from risks associated with AI systems, providing transparency, and improving state government operations through AI.

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