Artificial intelligence (AI) is a dynamic field that impacts nearly every facet of daily life. House Speaker Murrell Smith of COLUMBIA, S. C., has revealed the establishment of a novel House Committee dedicated to exploring AI and its intersection with crime and security. The committee aims to “formulate strategies to protect the rights and interests of South Carolina residents” by understanding and mitigating potential risks.
Smith emphasizes the necessity of thoroughly examining the implications of rapidly advancing AI systems on the state’s populace. In a rapidly evolving technological landscape, ensuring these innovations serve the greater good and prioritize the well-being and rights of South Carolina’s inhabitants is paramount through meticulous assessment and comprehension.
Distinguished as the inaugural advisory body of its nature nationwide, the South Carolina committee is pioneering in its role. Following the conclusion of the General Assembly towards the end of 2024, Speaker Smith intends to seek the full Assembly’s approval to institutionalize this council as a permanent fixture within the House framework.
