A2616

Requires OIT to develop NJ generative artificial intelligence program and implement artificial intelligence education courses with county governments; appropriates $1.5 million.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A2616 mandates OIT to create a generative AI program and AI education courses for residents, with $1.5 million in funding.

New Jersey A2616 requires the Office of Information Technology (OIT) to develop a generative artificial intelligence program for the state and coordinate with county governments to implement artificial intelligence education courses. The bill defines generative artificial intelligence as AI capable of generating text, images, videos, or other data in response to prompts. The education courses must teach residents about artificial intelligence, natural language processing, and methods for identifying and mitigating potential inaccuracies, fabricated text, and biases in AI outputs.

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Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
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History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee