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Sponsor proposes voluntary AI verification program to build consumer confidence; committee presses on monitoring and liability
Summary
Representative Ty Matthews told the House Technology and Innovation Committee that House Bill 628 would create an optional, market‑based licensing framework for independent verification organizations to certify AI systems; members questioned how certifications would be kept current and what the bill's liability protections mean for consumers.
Representative Ty Matthews presented sponsor testimony for House Bill 628, describing an optional, market‑based approach to AI safety that would license independent verification organizations (IVOs) to evaluate AI systems and provide a transparent mechanism for risk assessment.
"This bill seeks to modernize Ohio's approach to emerging technologies while respecting our state's reputation as a leader in innovation," Matthews said. He said the bill is not intended to impose heavy-handed mandates or…
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