AI, Government and the Future

The Future of Government: Powered by AI

Corner Alliance
August 08, 2024

AI, Government and the Future

Welcome to our weekly dive into the exciting world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its impact on the U.S. Government!

AI is progressing at an incredible pace, and we're just scratching the surface. With so much information out there, it can be overwhelming to keep up.

We're here to provide you with insightful analysis and a concise summary, delivered to you on a regular basis. Stay informed, stay up-to-date, and join us on this thrilling journey into the future of AI.

Recap Episode Twelve of AI Government and the Future: Irina Buzu

In the twelfth episode of AI, Government, and the Future, we were joined by Irina Buzu, Advisor on AI to the Deputy Prime Minister of Moldova. We explored the ethical evolution and expanding role of AI in public policy, discussing challenges in data privacy, bias mitigation, and bureaucratic systems, and outlining a blueprint for governing AI bias and ethics.

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Spotlight

Federal and Local Governments Embrace AI

The Federal Government has been slow to develop comprehensive AI policies, prompting state and local governments to create their own guidelines. However, federal progress is evident as agencies complete the required actions and the AI Safety Institute seeks public input on technical guidelines. The Department of Commerce's NTIA has issued policy recommendations supporting open AI models and advising against restricting access to model weights. Additionally, a bipartisan Senate bill aims to establish guidelines for AI procurement.

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The Number

$1.2 Billion

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has signed the FutureTech Act, which aims to modernize the state's information technology systems with $1.23 billion in funding. The bill focuses on strengthening cybersecurity, enhancing user experience on state websites, and supporting existing IT projects. It also funds a municipal broadband project, Community Compact Grant Programs, and several modernization efforts, including moving servers to the cloud, updating health records systems, and replacing core administrative systems. Additionally, the funding will support AI projects managed by the Executive Office of Technology Services and Security. Governor Healey emphasized that the bill will simplify interactions between constituents and the state government while advancing emerging technologies like AI.

In-Depth

'The Hype is Real': AI Poised to Disrupt the Gov Tech Market

AI adoption in government technology is expected to surge in 2024, disrupting over half of government activities and affecting 40% of working hours through large language models like ChatGPT. The deployment of AI in the public sector will be complex due to varied departmental use cases. Federal transparency and security requirements may slow AI development, but concerns about misuse, such as bias and deepfakes, persist. Government tech providers are encouraged to collaborate on validating AI training data and addressing ethical and transparency issues. There is a broad consensus that public officials need additional education on AI capabilities.