The bill, S. 225, is a Senate Resolution expressing the South Carolina Senate's support for the development of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies within the state. It emphasizes the importance of opposing censorship and bias that could hinder the growth of these technologies. The resolution references the White House Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence issued by President Biden and highlights the rapid advancements in AI, particularly large language models (LLMs). It contrasts the concerns associated with closed-source, for-profit AI models, which may lead to censorship and concentration of power, with the benefits of open-source AI models that promote transparency and public scrutiny.

Furthermore, the resolution advocates for partnerships with educational and research institutions to foster ethical AI development and suggests that South Carolina can attract diverse AI businesses through data center incentives. It calls for technology-neutral regulations that focus on harmful business practices rather than the technology itself, aiming to prevent federal overreach that could stifle innovation. The Senate also emphasizes the need for accountability among companies developing AI systems and supports the establishment of strong prohibitions against privacy violations and mass surveillance, while ensuring that regulations do not inhibit technological progress.