Alabama Governor Ivey Signs Executive Order 738 to Create AI Task Force

On February 8, 2024, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed Executive Order 738 to create an AI task force to recommend policies for the responsible use of generative AI within state executive-branch agencies. Members of the task force will be appointed by the governor and will consist of seven cabinet members, two representatives from higher education, two state representatives, and two state senators. The task force will submit a report to the governor by November 30, 2024. The report will include relevant findings regarding the current use of generative AI within executive-branch agencies and whether those uses present any risks. Administrative recommendations to the use of generative AI will also be included in the report. EO 738 also contains additional provisions on the current use of generative AI. This includes the Office of Information Technology establishing “cloud infrastructure to allow state agencies to safely and responsibly conduct generative AI pilot projects.” Additionally, all state executive-branch agencies should consider pilot projects involving generative AI applications and consult experts from the industry, state government, and higher education.

• Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
• Technology

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