AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, relative to the "Tennessee Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council Act."
The advisory council created under HB2747 is expected to significantly influence how the state integrates artificial intelligence into its economic framework and labor market. The council will analyze current trends in AI, assess their impact on job sectors, and propose regulatory or policy changes necessary for ethical AI utilization. A final report detailing principles, governance frameworks, and risk analyses related to AI deployment in state administration is due by September 2025, which could shape public policy and economic strategy for years to come.
House Bill 2747 establishes the Tennessee Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council as a legislative measure aimed at guiding the state in becoming a competitive player in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector. The bill mandates the formation of a council comprising up to 21 members, including various stakeholders from government, education, workforce development, and the business community. The council is tasked with developing an action plan by June 2025 to ensure that Tennessee capitalizes on economic benefits provided by AI while responsibly leveraging these technologies to enhance government services.
Though the establishment of the advisory council does not appear to face direct opposition within the legislative text, the broader implications of its recommendations might interact with existing concerns regarding job displacement caused by AI and the ethical considerations of its state-sponsored use. Discussions around potential future regulations or supports for displaced workers will likely be contentious as stakeholders, including labor organizations and business leaders, may have diverging interests on how to balance technological advancement with workforce stability.