This bill mandates the New Jersey Office of Information Technology (OIT) to establish a New Jersey generative artificial intelligence program and collaborate with county governments to implement educational courses on artificial intelligence. The bill defines generative artificial intelligence as a system capable of generating various forms of data in response to prompts. OIT is required to conduct annual safety tests on the program, focusing on potential cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities, and to implement necessary remedies and defensive measures identified during these tests.

Additionally, the bill outlines the content of the educational courses, which must inform residents about artificial intelligence and natural language processing. The courses will cover the distinctions between generative artificial intelligence and other AI technologies, as well as strategies for recognizing and addressing inaccuracies, fabricated content, and biases in generative AI outputs, all while ensuring compliance with privacy laws. The bill appropriates a total of $1.5 million from the General Fund to support the development of the AI program and the educational initiatives.