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Committee advances bill restricting state IT contracts with firms tied to mainland China research
Summary
A bill that would require contractors to verify they do not operate AI or software research facilities in Mainland China or sanctioned countries was advanced by the Technology Committee, though the sponsor said he needs additional vetting before any floor action.
A committee member introduced a bill that would amend two code sections to bar the Department of Information Technology from entering contracts with businesses unless the contract contains written verification that the business does not own, operate, substantially fund, or house research entities whose primary purpose is software development or artificial intelligence…
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