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AI Learning Agenda

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North Carolina Senate Bill 747 (AI Learning Agenda) was filed March 25, 2025, and referred to the Senate Rules and Operations Committee. It has not been enacted. If enacted, it would add a new Article 11 to Chapter 114 of the General Statutes. The Article would create an Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy in the Department of Commerce (§ 114-76) and an AI Learning Laboratory Program (§ 114-78). The Secretary of Commerce would appoint the Office's Director. The Office would identify regulatory barriers to AI and gaps where existing law cannot address substantial, concrete harm. It would inventory existing State AI regulation, consult with stakeholders and other states, and convene a multidisciplinary AI Learning Advisory Panel. It would keep a public registry of participants and publish summary reports. Starting July 1, 2026, it would report annually to the General Assembly. Under § 114-77, State agencies "may" compile inventories of AI technologies they use or are considering by October 1, 2026. The inventories would cover vendors, purposes, data, security, costs, third-party testing and bias evaluation. By January 1, 2027, the Office would analyze existing AI regulation in the State. The Learning Laboratory (§§ 114-78 to 114-80) would let the Office set a learning agenda and invite or accept participants, including open-source projects. Participants would sign participation agreements, report to the Office, and immediately report consumer harm, privacy breaches or unauthorized data use. Eligible participants could receive temporary "regulatory mitigation" through agreements with the Office and agencies. Mitigation could include cure periods, reduced civil fines and tailored terms, and the agreements would limit scope, users and geography and require safeguards. Eligibility requires technical capability, financial resources, potential consumer benefits that may outweigh risks, a risk-monitoring plan, and appropriately limited testing. The Office may adjust requirements for small participants (under 50 employees or under $10 million revenue). Initial agreements would last up to 12 months, with one 12-month extension. Participants stay subject to all legal requirements not expressly waived. They can be removed at any time and face penalties for violations. Participation is not State endorsement, and the State would not be liable for claims arising from participation (§ 114-79). The act would take effect when it becomes law (Section 3).

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