Idaho lawmakers dive deep into Artificial Intelligence [Video]

BOISE, Idaho — Artificial intelligence continues to reshape technology and how we live our day to day lives. Now, Idaho lawmakers are taking proactive steps to understand and possibly regulate the growing impact of AI and associated technologies.

A newly formed Artificial Intelligence Working Group is leading the charge at the Idaho Statehouse, aiming to bring together lawmakers and AI experts to learn more about the multifaceted implications of AI across Idaho industries and businesses.

Meridian Rep. Jeff Ehlers, co-chair of the working group, highlighted the scope of AI’s potential influence, noting major areas of focus including “education, criminal justice, business, legal elections, and data sets.”

Gem State lawmakershave already made initial strides into AI legislation, passing three targeted laws in the 2024 session: criminalizing AI-generated child pornography, prohibiting deep fakes in …