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(2) "Artificial intelligenceArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means: (a) A branch of computer science devoted to developing data processing systems that performs functions normally associated with human intelligence, such as reasoning, learning, and self-improvement; or (b) The capability of a device to perform functions that are normally associated with human intelligence such as reasoning, learning, and self-improvement.RCW 43.105.020(2)" means: (a) A branch of computer science devoted to developing data processing systems that performs functions normally associated with human intelligence, such as reasoning, learning, and self-improvement; or (b) The capability of a device to perform functions that are normally associated with human intelligence such as reasoning, learning, and self-improvement.
Section 1 amends the definitions section of the consolidated technology services chapter to insert a new defined term for artificial intelligence. The definition is broad, encompassing both the academic discipline of AI and the functional capability of a device to perform reasoning, learning, and self-improvement. The remaining definitions are renumbered but otherwise unchanged. This section creates no new compliance obligations.
(3)(d) 1 To develop guidelines for the use of artificial intelligenceArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means: (a) A branch of computer science devoted to developing data processing systems that performs functions normally associated with human intelligence, such as reasoning, learning, and self-improvement; or (b) The capability of a device to perform functions that are normally associated with human intelligence such as reasoning, learning, and self-improvement.RCW 43.105.020(2) to ensure the ethical, transparent, accountable, and responsible implementation of the technology, and protection of personally identifiable information;
Section 2 amends the statute governing the Office of Privacy and Data Protection to add a new duty: developing guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence to ensure ethical, transparent, accountable, and responsible implementation of the technology and protection of personally identifiable information. This duty is directed at the state Office of Privacy and Data Protection itself and applies to state agency use of AI. No obligations are imposed on private-sector developers, deployers, or other commercial entities.