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North Carolina

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02 SEP 2025 · Law / Act

North Carolina EO (Advancing Trustworthy AI That Benefits All North Carolinians)

Establishes the North Carolina AI Leadership Council to advise and support AI strategy, policy, and training, advancing the state’s AI literacy and governance. Requires the Council to create a State AI Strategic Roadmap and recommend policies on AI ethics, safety, transparency, and collaboration across sectors. Sets the Council's annual reporting duties to include progress on AI initiatives and challenges. Creates the North Carolina AI Accelerator within the Department of Information Techn...

Primary legal sourceNational StrategyOfficial source · governor.nc.gov ↗
21 AUG 2024 · Standard / Framework

North Carolina State Government Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence Framework

Require state agencies to follow the AI Framework, which emphasizes principles such as human oversight, transparency, security, data privacy, diversity, auditing, and workforce empowerment. Obligate agencies to maintain AI inventories and conduct risk assessments using the NIST AI Risk Management Framework.

Official materialFinancial Services ·Education ·Health & Life Sciences ·+3Official source · it.nc.gov ↗
12 JAN 2024 · Law / Act

North Carolina House Bill 591

Defines "image" to include AI-modified depictions, criminalizing sexual extortion involving such images. Criminalizes creating or modifying visual depictions of minors using AI under sexual exploitation offenses. Clarifies disclosure offenses involving AI-altered private images, making violations a felony or misdemeanor.

Primary legal sourceFinancial Services ·Education ·Health & Life Sciences ·+3Official source · ncleg.gov ↗
30 MAR 2023 · Working Paper

North Carolina SB 460

Establishes a Study Committee on Automation and the Workforce to assess the impact of automation technologies, including AI, on North Carolina's workforce, especially low-income and minority workers. Requires biennial reports with recommendations to the Governor and legislature.

Official materialFinancial Services ·Education ·Health & Life Sciences ·+7Official source · ncleg.gov ↗
10 MAR 2023 · Law / Act

North Carolina House Bill 259

Allocates $3.2 million to New Hanover and $2 million to Davidson County Schools for AI-powered school safety systems. Requires reporting by January 15, 2025, on participant schools, spending, safety outcomes, AI capabilities, and additional relevant information.

Primary legal sourceFinancial Services ·Education ·Health & Life Sciences ·+3Official source · ncleg.gov ↗