Governor Tate Reeves issued the primary Executive Order pertaining to Artificial Intelligence in Mississippi.
The order directs the state Division of Data Know-how Companies to conduct a listing of all AI tech being utilized by state companies.
The order additionally directs ITS to work with private and non-private sector stakeholders. Governor Reeves stated, “Make no mistake, Mississippi is shortly changing into a serious expertise hub in these southeastern United Staters, however fairly frankly we’re changing into a expertise hub for America. Whereas expertise and developments are a superb factor, it’s implementation and utilization should be completed in a considerate approach, a accountable method. Whereas AI has the potential to help our state in numerous methods, it’s vital that applicable safeguards are put in place to guard Mississippians and shield our privateness.”
The manager order went into impact as quickly as Governor Reeves signed it.