Oregon’s first-ever bill on artificial intelligence makes it out of the Senate
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- Oregon’s first legislation that touches on the emerging field of artificial intelligence has passed in the Senate.
A 23-7 vote on Monday, Feb. 26, sent Senate Bill 1571 to the House. It requires disclosure when AI is used to create political campaign advertising, but does not ban it.
The bill’s chief sponsor is Sen. Aaron Woods, a Democrat from Wilsonville and a retired technology executive, who said Oregon would join six other states with similar legislation — among them Washington and California.
“It seeks to address a rapidly emerging threat that, if left unchecked into the future, would undermine the very fabric of free and fair elections,” Woods said.
“The potential for harm is enormous and I do not say that lightly. This is a step that safeguards our electoral integrity.”
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