Sec. 2. Definitions
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In this Act: The term agency has the meaning given the term in section 3502 of title 44, United States Code. The term artificial intelligence has the meaning given the term in section 238(g) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (10 U.S.C. note prec. 4061; Public Law 115–232 ). The term augmented critical decision process means the use by an agency, or by a third party on behalf of the agency, of an automated system to determine or substantially influence the outcomes of critical decisions.
The term automated system — means a set of computational processes derived from statistics or artificial intelligence techniques, or that otherwise rely on data about specific individuals or groups, to substantially influence the outcome of critical decisions, including computational processes that stand alone or are embedded within another process, system, or application, including paper-based processes; and does not include computational processes or infrastructure the function of which is not directly related to influencing or determining the outcome of critical decisions.
The term critical decision means an agency determination, including the assignment of a score or classification, related to the status, rights, property, or wellbeing of specific individuals or groups, the outcome of which— is likely to meaningfully differ from one individual or group to another; and meaningfully affects access to, or the cost, terms, or availability of— education and vocational training; employment; essential utilities, including electricity, heat, water, and internet; transportation; any benefits or assistance under any Federal public assistance program or under any State or local public assistance program financed in whole or in part with Federal funds; financial services, including access to credit or insurance; asylum and immigration services; healthcare; housing, lodging, or public accommodations; and any other service, program, or opportunity a determination about which would have a legal, material, or significant effect on the life of an individual, as determined by the Director.
The term Director means the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. The term plain language has the meaning given the term in section 1311(e)(3)(B) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( 42 U.S.C. 18031(e)(3)(B) ). The term transparent automated governance guidance means the guidance issued by the Director pursuant to section 3(a).
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