(a) The Tennessee advisory commission on intergovernmental relations (TACIR) shall conduct a study of the potential regulation of artificial intelligence systems and generative artificial intelligence chatbots in this state. The study must include:(1) An analysis of existing federal law and pending federal regulatory actions applicable to artificial intelligence systems;(2) An analysis of regulatory frameworks adopted or proposed in other states;(3) An evaluation of potential constitutional considerations, including protections for speech and expression, due process safeguards, federal preemption, and limitations on state authority affecting interstate commerce;(4) An assessment of the potential fiscal impact on state and local government, including anticipated enforcement costs;(5) An evaluation of potential economic impacts on businesses, technology developers, educational institutions, and consumers in this state;(6) A review of safeguards relating to minors and mental health protections, including suicide prevention protocols; and(7) Recommendations, if any, for legislative action.
(1) An analysis of existing federal law and pending federal regulatory actions applicable to artificial intelligence systems;
(2) An analysis of regulatory frameworks adopted or proposed in other states;
(3) An evaluation of potential constitutional considerations, including protections for speech and expression, due process safeguards, federal preemption, and limitations on state authority affecting interstate commerce;
(4) An assessment of the potential fiscal impact on state and local government, including anticipated enforcement costs;
(5) An evaluation of potential economic impacts on businesses, technology developers, educational institutions, and consumers in this state;
(6) A review of safeguards relating to minors and mental health protections, including suicide prevention protocols; and
(7) Recommendations, if any, for legislative action.
(b) TACIR shall publish a report of the study's findings and recommendations and shall deliver a copy of the report to the governor, the speaker of the senate, the speaker of the house of representatives, and the legislative librarian. The report may be delivered electronically.
(c) TACIR may request information and input from state and local governmental entities, industry stakeholders, academic experts, and advocacy organizations, as necessary to conduct the study. State and local governmental entities shall, to the extent permitted by law, provide information requested by TACIR. TACIR shall conduct the study using TACIR's existing resources.