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Committee releases bill requiring disclosure when generative AI powers election chatbots; business group seeks narrower definition
Summary
A4729, requiring disclosures when generative AI is used for election-related chatbots, was released; the New Jersey Business & Industry Association urged narrowing the bill's definition to avoid capturing routine automated systems and recommended a reasonable-person clause.
Lawmakers on May 24 released A4729, which would require a disclosure when generative artificial intelligence powers chatbots that provide election-related information.
Jack Ramirez, a research analyst with the New Jersey Business & Industry Association, told the committee that while he supports the chairman's intent, he recommended tightening definitions and enforcement to avoid unintended consequences such as sweeping in longstanding automated systems (for example, appointment reminders or certain anti-fraud systems). "The current definition used throughout the package of bills for generative artificial intelligence would currently loop in anti-fraud systems and appointment reminder systems," Ramirez said, urging a reasonable-person clause to prevent burdens on businesses and everyday consumer interactions.
Members and the chair said they were open to amendments to tighten the bill's language and noted this measure focuses specifically on election-related uses of AI rather than broader consumer queries to voice assistants. After discussion, the committee moved and released A4729 for further consideration.
