Requires DOA provide inventory of all state agencies using artificial intelligence (AI); establishes a 13 member permanent commission to monitor the use of AI in state government and makes recommendations for state government policy and other decisions.

# Summary of the Rhode Island Artificial Intelligence Accountability Act

This bill would require Rhode Island's Department of Administration (DOA) to create and maintain a complete list of all state agencies that are using artificial intelligence technology. The inventory would give the state and the public a clear picture of where and how AI tools are being used across state government operations.

The bill also establishes a permanent 13-member commission dedicated to overseeing the use of AI in state government. This commission would be responsible for monitoring how state agencies adopt and use AI systems, and it would make recommendations about state policies and decisions related to artificial intelligence. The commission's role is essentially to serve as a watchdog and advisory body, helping ensure that AI is used responsibly and effectively by the state.

This legislation would primarily affect state government agencies that currently use or plan to use AI tools, as they would need to report their AI usage and potentially follow any guidelines the commission recommends. It also affects state employees whose work may involve AI systems. More broadly, it could benefit Rhode Island residents by increasing transparency around how their government uses AI technology — for example, in areas like processing applications, making decisions about benefits, or managing public services. The commission's oversight role is designed to ensure that as the state adopts new AI tools, there is an organized process for evaluating their impact and establishing appropriate policies.