| As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly used in the workplace to streamline tasks and make operations more efficient, Assembly Democrats continue to encourage responsible growth of technology. The Assembly Regulated Professions Committee today advanced Bill A4731, which would create a model policy for the use of generative AI. Assemblymembers Tennille R. McCoy, Balvir Singh and Luanne Peterpaul sponsored the legislation. “Navigating the practical uses of AI is one of the most important challenges facing professionals today,” said Assemblywoman McCoy (D-Mercer, Middlesex). “As this technology becomes more common in workplaces across New Jersey, we must ensure there are clear standards and regulations in place to protect consumers while also allowing a space for innovation.” Bill A4731 would direct professional and occupational boards to promulgate rules for licensee use of generative AI. Specifically, the bill would direct the Division of Consumer Affairs to create a model policy governing the use of generative AI by licensed professionals across New Jersey’s regulatory boards. The boards would then be able to use that model policy to create and adopt policies for their professions, putting guardrails in place to ensure that professionals use generative AI in ethical and fair ways to best benefit their clients, patients or customers. “New technology like generative AI can be a useful tool to boost efficiency, but we need to put some standards in place,” said Assemblyman Singh (D-Burlington). “As we continue moving into the digital future, providing guidance to make sure licensed professionals are using AI in a way that is consistent with their duties and obligations is more important than ever.” “Studies show that many businesses and professionals are still in the experimentation or piloting phase of using AI, making now the perfect time to advance Bill A4731,” said Assemblywoman Peterpaul (D-Monmouth). “The integration of AI in the workplace is inevitable, and establishing guidelines today will benefit the patients, workers and consumers of tomorrow.” |