Georgia lawmakers propose sweeping AI policies, privacy and ethics laws

The gold dome of the Georgia Capitol gleams in the sun, Aug. 27, 2022.
The gold dome of the Georgia Capitol gleams in the sun, Aug. 27, 2022, in front of the skyline of downtown Atlanta.

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Georgia lawmakers are recommending that all state bodies, cities, counties and school systems create “comprehensive” policies to ensure the ethical use of artificial intelligence.

The bipartisan Georgia Senate Committee on Artificial Intelligence, chaired by Republican State Sen. John Albers, released its final report on Tuesday, which included findings and recommended policies and steps to both promote the technology’s advancement and address potential negative consequences.

The policy guidance comes one month before the start of the 2025 legislative session in Georgia on Jan. 13.