STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1689

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: S.R. No. 123

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-Second State Legislature

Regular Session of 2023

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committees on Public Safety and Intergovernmental and Military Affairs and Labor and Technology, to which was referred S.R. No. 123 entitled:

"SENATE RESOLUTION URGING CONGRESS TO BEGIN A DISCUSSION CONSIDERING THE BENEFITS AND RISKS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGIES,"

beg leave to report as follows:

The purpose and intent of this measure is to urge Congress to begin a discussion considering the benefits and risks of artificial intelligence technologies.

Your Committees received testimony in support of this measure from one individual.

Your Committees find that while artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to bring enormous benefits to society, it also poses several potential dangers that must be taken seriously. Your Committees believe that it is essential to carefully consider these risks and take steps to mitigate them by taking action, such as investing in research on the social and ethical implications of AI, developing robust standards and regulations to ensure the safe and responsible use of AI, and promoting transparency and accountability in the development and deployment of AI systems. This measure will alert policymakers to the power and potential dangers of AI technologies and promote the evaluation of potential, necessary checks on AI technology.

As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committees on Public Safety and Intergovernmental and Military Affairs and Labor and Technology that are attached to this report, your Committees concur with the intent and purpose of S.R. No. 123 and recommend its adoption.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committees on Public Safety and Intergovernmental and Military Affairs and Labor and Technology,

________________________________ SHARON MORIWAKI, Chair

________________________________ GLENN WAKAI, Chair