PRINTER'S NO. 3513
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
496
Session of
2024
INTRODUCED BY HOWARD, GIRAL, GUENST, SANCHEZ, MERSKI AND OTTEN,
JULY 11, 2024
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, JULY 11, 2024
A RESOLUTION
Urging the Congress of the United States to amend 17 U.S.C. §§
102 and 107 to protect creative workers against displacement
by artificial intelligence technology.
WHEREAS, Artificial intelligence (AI) technology has advanced
exponentially in recent years; and
WHEREAS, This technology is advancing dramatically in almost
all fields and, in some cases, even rivaling human ability; and
WHEREAS, These programs are producing written works, visual
art, music, computer code and more; and
WHEREAS, This creates an uncertain future for the creative
sector; and
WHEREAS, Changes must be made to minimize the displacement of
these workers; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania urge the Congress of the United
States to amend 17 U.S.C. §§ 102 and 107 as a means of
protecting creative workers against the threat of AI
encroachment; and be it further
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