Governance

Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council

Expert council advising the Governor and AI Officer.

How the laws define this

Both frameworks construct a formal advisory body designed to evaluate artificial intelligence policy and offer official recommendations to government entities. Under both instruments, the council functions as a dedicated entity tasked with analyzing AI developments to guide public policy. The primary divergence lies in the operational focus and scope assigned to each council. Under Texas HB 2060 - AI in Public Services, the body is a seven-member council specifically tasked with studying and monitoring AI systems used by Texas state agencies and assessing the need for an AI code of ethics. Conversely, the Ley de Inteligencia Artificial del Gobierno de Puerto Rico assigns a broader mandate, tasking its council with providing expert guidance to the Governor and the AI Officer on best practices, competitiveness, international collaboration, and standard-setting, while outlining composition and operational details in the bill to ensure broad representation and expertise.

Synthesised from the 2 statutory definitions below. Each one is quoted in full, with its source.

What it triggers

In Puerto Rico, if Senate Bill 68 is enacted, the Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council would provide expert guidance and recommendations to the Governor and the AI Officer on best practices, competitiveness, international collaboration, and standard-setting in AI.source
Under Texas HB 2060, the Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council studies and monitors AI systems used by state agencies, assesses the need for an AI code of ethics, and makes policy recommendations.

Definitions (2)

A council established to provide expert guidance and recommendations to the Governor and the AI Officer on best practices, competitiveness, international collaboration, and standard‑setting in AI; its composition and operational details are outlined in the bill to ensure broad representation and expertise.

Ley de Inteligencia Artificial del Gobierno de Puerto RicoDefinition 1 of 2

A seven-member council established by HB 2060 to study and monitor AI systems used by Texas state agencies, assess the need for an AI code of ethics, and make policy recommendations.

Texas HB 2060 - AI in Public ServicesDefinition 2 of 2

Not to be confused with

AI Advisory Board

An AI Advisory Board provides strategic guidance on AI, whereas this term specifically advises government officials or monitors agency AI use.

AI Council

An AI Council coordinates AI policy and implementation across sectors, while this term focuses on advisory roles for government on AI best practices or oversight.

Questions and answers

What does the Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council do in Puerto Rico?

The council provides expert guidance and recommendations to the Governor and the AI Officer on best practices, competitiveness, international collaboration, and standard-setting in AI. Its composition and operational details are outlined in Senate Bill 68.

What is the role of the AI Advisory Council in Texas?

It is a seven-member council established to study and monitor AI systems used by Texas state agencies, assess the need for an AI code of ethics, and make policy recommendations.

How does the Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council differ from an AI Commission?

Unlike an AI Commission, which acts as a regulator for registration, oversight, and enforcement of AI activity, this council provides advisory guidance and recommendations without regulatory powers.