National Association of Counties Launches Exploratory Committee on Artificial Intelligence
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National Association of Counties Launches Exploratory Committee on Artificial Intelligence
County leaders and partners to examine best practices and considerations for deployment of AI
WASHINGTON — The National Association of Counties (NACo) today announced the formation of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Exploratory Committee examining emerging policies, practices and potential applications and consequences of AI. The 15 committee members, representing county elected and appointed officials from across America, will focus on the lens of county governance policies and practices, operations and constituent services, public trust, privacy and security, and workforce productivity and skills development.
“AI can play an important role in achieving our priorities in counties nationwide,” said Travis County, Texas Judge Andy Brown, co-chair of the committee. “This exploratory committee will help us maximize opportunities and minimize risks as we leverage this technology to benefit our residents. I look forward to working with a wide range of partners to ensure that our approaches to deploying AI are responsible, well-informed, and sustainable for our workers and community members.”
County leaders recognize that, as with any emerging technology, there will be a spectrum of impacts, from the known to the unknown, and county officials stand ready to engage in upcoming national, statewide and local discussions on how to balance the promise of AI with the inherent risks.
The exploratory committee will work with cross-sector partners to examine AI in local government across a range of issue areas, with a proposed process to:
- Assess the current state of AI technology
- Identify potential applications of AI and the related benefits and risks for county government operations
- Evaluate the risks and benefits of AI related to workforce productivity, displacement and skills
- Explore the county governance landscape with ethics, public trust, privacy and security impacts
- Develop a preliminary policy and practice toolkit with sample guidelines and standards for AI
- Identify opportunities for collaboration and partnership with different county stakeholders
- Advise on public policy issues that may need to be considered by NACo’s board and policy committees, and
- Facilitate education and engagement opportunities for county officials, NACo networks and partners.
“By leveraging AI, we can make data-driven decisions to tackle local issues, from public health to environmental management,” said Palm Beach County, Fla. Mayor Gregg Weiss, co-chair of the committee. “Equally, this initiative ensures AI is used ethically, maintaining the principles of fairness, transparency and accountability. I'm confident that this forward-thinking step will foster a new era of efficiency and effectiveness in our government operations.”
The exploratory committee will meet at NACo’s Annual Conference on July 22, with plans to meet both in person and virtually as work progresses.
“AI presents tremendous opportunities and challenges. Counties will rise to the occasion of exploring this growing frontier in technology, ensuring it is used to the greatest benefit for our residents,” said NACo President Denise Winfrey. “I look forward to seeing the outcomes of this committee’s efforts.”
For more information about NACo’s Exploratory Committee on Artificial Intelligence, click here.
County leaders and partners to examine best practices and considerations for deployment of AI2023-05-24Press Release2023-05-24
County leaders and partners to examine best practices and considerations for deployment of AI
WASHINGTON — The National Association of Counties (NACo) today announced the formation of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Exploratory Committee examining emerging policies, practices and potential applications and consequences of AI. The 15 committee members, representing county elected and appointed officials from across America, will focus on the lens of county governance policies and practices, operations and constituent services, public trust, privacy and security, and workforce productivity and skills development.
“AI can play an important role in achieving our priorities in counties nationwide,” said Travis County, Texas Judge Andy Brown, co-chair of the committee. “This exploratory committee will help us maximize opportunities and minimize risks as we leverage this technology to benefit our residents. I look forward to working with a wide range of partners to ensure that our approaches to deploying AI are responsible, well-informed, and sustainable for our workers and community members.”
County leaders recognize that, as with any emerging technology, there will be a spectrum of impacts, from the known to the unknown, and county officials stand ready to engage in upcoming national, statewide and local discussions on how to balance the promise of AI with the inherent risks.
The exploratory committee will work with cross-sector partners to examine AI in local government across a range of issue areas, with a proposed process to:
- Assess the current state of AI technology
- Identify potential applications of AI and the related benefits and risks for county government operations
- Evaluate the risks and benefits of AI related to workforce productivity, displacement and skills
- Explore the county governance landscape with ethics, public trust, privacy and security impacts
- Develop a preliminary policy and practice toolkit with sample guidelines and standards for AI
- Identify opportunities for collaboration and partnership with different county stakeholders
- Advise on public policy issues that may need to be considered by NACo’s board and policy committees, and
- Facilitate education and engagement opportunities for county officials, NACo networks and partners.
“By leveraging AI, we can make data-driven decisions to tackle local issues, from public health to environmental management,” said Palm Beach County, Fla. Mayor Gregg Weiss, co-chair of the committee. “Equally, this initiative ensures AI is used ethically, maintaining the principles of fairness, transparency and accountability. I'm confident that this forward-thinking step will foster a new era of efficiency and effectiveness in our government operations.”
The exploratory committee will meet at NACo’s Annual Conference on July 22, with plans to meet both in person and virtually as work progresses.
“AI presents tremendous opportunities and challenges. Counties will rise to the occasion of exploring this growing frontier in technology, ensuring it is used to the greatest benefit for our residents,” said NACo President Denise Winfrey. “I look forward to seeing the outcomes of this committee’s efforts.”
For more information about NACo’s Exploratory Committee on Artificial Intelligence, click here.
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