On October 7, Senator Troy Singleton (D) introduced bill S3742, which mandates that artificial intelligence companies in New Jersey conduct annual safety tests on their technologies. The bill defines an “artificial intelligence company” as any entity engaged in the sale, development, deployment, use, or offering of AI technology within the state.

The safety tests will focus on assessing potential cybersecurity threats, identifying data biases and inaccuracies, and ensuring compliance with both state and federal laws. Additionally, the bill requires companies to report the results of these tests to the Office of Technology through an annual report. This report must include details about the technologies tested, descriptions of the safety tests conducted, third-party involvement, and the outcomes of each test for review by the Office of Information Technology (OIT). The OIT is also tasked with establishing minimum requirements for AI safety tests performed in New Jersey.