South Carolina H 5085: AI Week

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2025-2026 Bill 5085 Text of Previous Version (Feb. 12, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 5085

Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

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A house RESOLUTION

TO DECLARE MARCH 30 - APRIL 2, 2026, AS "AI WEEK" IN 
THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO ENCOURAGE ALL CITIZENS OF THE PALMETTO STATE 
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY.

Whereas, the House of 
Representatives has become aware that AI, or artificial intelligence, is 
rapidly transforming the modern workplace by becoming essential for increasing 
efficiency, for reducing routine tasks, and for expediting data-driven 
decisions; and

Whereas, artificial 
intelligence is a technology that can mimic human intelligence to solve 
problems, make decisions, and generate ideas. It acts as a tool for augmenting 
human capabilities, rather than simply replacing them, with applications in 
automation, content creation, and analysis; and

Whereas, key benefits 
include enhanced productivity, improved customer service, and faster learning, 
making AI literacy crucial for future-ready employees; and

Whereas, in light of 
AI's rising importance, during the week of March 30 - April 2, 2026, Horry-Georgetown 
Technical College will celebrate AI technology under the theme "Empowering 
Innovation with AI" by raising awareness of ethical and practical AI 
applications, encouraging collaboration and experimentation, and recognizing 
innovative ideas that advance student success and institutional effectiveness; 
and

Whereas, in short, 
learning to use artificial intelligence is crucial for increasing productivity, 
enhancing career competitiveness, and staying relevant as AI transforms 
industries by automating tasks, analyzing big data, and fueling innovation. 
Moreover, excellence in using AI enables faster decision making, fosters 
creativity, and helps solve complex problems, making competent use of this 
technology a foundational skill for the modern workforce. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the 
South Carolina House of Representatives, 
by this resolution, declare March 30 - April 2, 2026, as "AI Week" in the State 
of South Carolina and encourage all citizens of the Palmetto State to learn 
more about this critical technology.

Be it further resolved 
that a copy of this resolution be presented to Horry-Georgetown Technical 
College.

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