JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves issued Executive Order No. 1584 to foster stakeholder collaboration and harness synthetic intelligence (AI) in Mississippi on Wednesday, January 8. That is Mississippi’s first govt order pertaining to AI.
“AI isn’t going anyplace anytime quickly,” stated Governor Tate Reeves. “There are plenty of advantages and dangers related to this know-how, and that’s why Mississippi wants to proceed making ready for its eventual widespread adoption. This govt order will assist to convey collectively stakeholders, in addition to higher shield Mississippians’ privateness, safety and rights. We’ll proceed utilizing revolutionary know-how to modernize state authorities and make it extra environment friendly.”
Executive Order No. 1584 directs the Mississippi Division of Info Expertise Providers (ITS) to “conduct a listing of all AI applied sciences being deliberate, piloted, acquired, developed, and/or utilized by every state company.” The manager order additionally directs ITS to “consider the processes, pointers (together with procurement) and/or makes use of of AI presently in place at every state company.” Moreover, it directs ITS to “coordinate with state companies to develop coverage suggestions for the company’s accountable use of AI, together with rules, pointers, and standards to govern the acquisition, improvement and utilization of AI by state companies.” Lastly, the manager order directs ITS to have interaction with public and personal sector stakeholders to “advise and/or present suggestions, as wanted, on greatest practices, makes use of, methods, and different associated duties.”
“Mississippi is dedicated to harnessing the potential of synthetic intelligence to rework public companies responsibly,” stated Dr. Craig P. Orgeron, Executive Director and State Chief Info Officer. “By fostering collaboration amongst state companies, business specialists, and stakeholders, we’re making certain that AI is applied ethically, securely, and in a manner that builds belief whereas delivering significant enhancements for all Mississippians.”
“This govt order is a proactive step towards making certain that Mississippi stays on the forefront of technological innovation whereas safeguarding the privateness and safety of our residents,” stated Mississippi Home Expertise Committee Chairman Consultant Jill Ford. “By establishing clear pointers for the accountable use of synthetic intelligence, Governor Reeves is positioning our state to harness the advantages of rising applied sciences in a manner that aligns with our values and protects Mississippians. I absolutely help this forward-thinking strategy to modernizing state companies responsibly.”
Senator Bart Williams, Chairman of the Mississippi Senate Expertise Committee, applauded the initiative: “This govt order positions Mississippi as a frontrunner in AI innovation. By embracing AI, we will entice companies, improve state companies, and put together our workforce for future alternatives. AI is a software for at present’s challenges, and Mississippi is prepared to lead on this technological period, benefiting our communities and financial system. The Senate Expertise Committee helps this effort and seems ahead to advancing AI insurance policies that drive innovation.”
Executive Order No. 1584 might be discovered here.
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