Definitions. — Guam Code § 17102

§ 17102. Definitions.

(a) “Task Force” means the Guam Artificial Intelligence Regulatory Task Force established pursuant

to § 17101 of this Chapter.

(b) “Artificial Intelligence” (AI) means the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines,

especially computer systems, including learning, reasoning, and self-correction.

(c) “AI Technologies” means systems and applications developed using AI, including machine

learning, natural language processing, robotics, and computer vision.

(d) “Algorithmic Bias” means systematic and repeatable errors in a computer system that create unfair

outcomes, such as privileging one arbitrary group of users over others.

(e) “Stakeholders” mean individuals or groups with an interest in the regulation and deployment of AI

technologies, including members of the government, private sector, and academia.

(f) “Subcommittee” means a standing body established by the Task Force to focus on specific policy

areas related to AI governance.

(g) “Working Group” means a temporary body created by a subcommittee to address defined technical

or emerging issues and that reports its findings to the subcommittee.

(h) “Data Governance” means the framework of policies, processes, and standards that ensure the

ethical, secure, and lawful collection, management, sharing, and use of data across public and private

entities.

(i) “Cybersecurity” means the protection of information systems and data from unauthorized access,

disruption, of damage through administrative, technical, and physical safeguards consistent with applicable

laws and standards.

(j) “Data Privacy” means the right and obligation to safeguard personal information against

unauthorized collection, disclosure, or use in accordance with Guam and federal law.

(k) “Transparency” means the principle that AI systems, processes, and decision-making are

documented, explainable, and open to oversight by appropriate authorities or the public, as applicable.

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(l) “Accountability” means the assignment of responsibility and mechanisms of redress for actions,

outputs, or outcomes of AI systems or their operators.

(m) “Responsible AI” means the design, development, and deployment of artificial intelligence

systems in ways that are lawful, ethical, transparent, and aligned with human rights and societal values.

(n) “Workforce Development” means programs or strategies that build skills, training, and

employment opportunities to prepare Guam’s workforce for participation in AI-related industries.

(o) “Regulatory Framework” means a coordinated set of laws, policies, standards, and guidelines

developed to govern the ethical and secure use of artificial intelligence technologies within Guam.

2026 NOTE: Reference to “territorial” in subsection (j) replaced with “Guam” pursuant to 1 GCA § 420.