TN HB1209

Updates Tennessee's definition of "artificial intelligence" to mean a machine-based system that makes predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments using machine and human inputs

Expands the AI Advisory Council membership from 24 to 24-27 members, adding 2-3 nonvoting expert positions that joint chairs may appoint from private sector or academia

Requires at least 2 governor-appointed members to have demonstrated AI research or development experience in academia, private industry, or technology policy

Mandates the council identify best practices for data privacy and security for state agencies, aligning recommendations with the Department of Finance and Administration's enterprise AI policy

Requires an annual inventory by December 31 (starting 2025) of federal and state laws affecting AI development, identifying regulatory overlaps, gaps, and barriers to innovation