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Fathom director Lauren Wilson urges voluntary independent verification for AI under HB 628

House Technology and Innovation Committee · March 11, 2026
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Lauren Wilson, senior director at nonprofit Fathom, told the House Technology and Innovation Committee that HB 628 would create a voluntary framework for independent verification organizations (IVOs) to assess AI systems, offering incentives and legal protections to encourage adoption in high‑risk public uses.

Lauren Wilson, senior director at the nonprofit Fathom, told the House Technology and Innovation Committee that House Bill 628 would create a voluntary framework for independent verification organizations, or IVOs, to evaluate state‑licensed AI systems and provide market incentives for higher standards of care.

"AI will be the most transformational disruptive technology in generations," Wilson said, arguing the state should combine independent technical verification with incentives to protect consumers while supporting innovation. She described the IVO model as a ‘‘green check’' — a…

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