Mississippi SB 2426 (Artificial Intelligence Task Force; create and prescribe responsibilities of.)

Establishes the Artificial Intelligence Regulation (AIR) Task Force in Mississippi. Directs the task force to study and evaluate AI applications, risks, and policy recommendations. Requires the task force to report findings and recommendations to the Legislature annually. Appoints seven voting members, including co-chairs from the Mississippi Legislature. Allows appointment of nonvoting ex-officio members for advisory roles. Authorizes the task force to adopt rules and regulations and re...

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30 APR 2024 · Law / Act

Mississippi Senate Bill 2577

Establishes criminal penalties for wrongful dissemination of deepfakes, defined as realistic digital alterations of images or audio using AI or other technologies, particularly if used to influence elections. Criminalizes dissemination within 90 days of an election without consent and with intent to harm a candidate or election outcome. Imposes penalties of up to five years imprisonment or $10,000 fines for violations intended to incite violence or deter voting, with lesser penalties for ot...

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24 MAR 2021 · Law / Act

Mississippi House Bill 633 (2021)

Authorizes the State Department of Education to implement a K-12 computer science curriculum based on 2018 standards, including artificial intelligence and machine learning. Instructs the State Department of Education to collaborate with the Center for Cyber Education at Mississippi State University for curriculum development. Requires school districts, starting in the 2022-2023 school year, to ensure all middle schools offer computer science instruction and 50% of elementary schools provid...

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