To address these risks, the state launched a Civil Rights Innovation Lab to develop technology that prevents discrimination and more efficiently processes complaints. The lab will collaborate with experts and stakeholders to ensure AI use aligns with civil rights protections.
Platkin emphasized the potential of technological innovation to revolutionize industries but underscored the importance of considering the needs of diverse communities. Gov. Phil Murphy echoed the sentiment, highlighting the state’s dual efforts to detect discrimination through advanced technologies and mitigate risks of misuse.
The Federal Trade Commission recently issued similar warnings about the potential harms of AI, including privacy violations and discrimination. Other states, including Colorado and Illinois, are also advancing laws to regulate AI’s role in decision-making processes. Colorado’s S.B. 205 mandates measures to avoid algorithmic discrimination, while Illinois’ new legislation amends the Human Rights Act to address AI-related workplace discrimination.
