Miss. Governor Seeks to 'Embrace AI' While Maintaining Privacy
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves (R) signed an AI executive order Wednesday that directs the state’s IT department to “conduct an inventory of all AI technologies being planned, piloted, acquired, developed, and/or utilized by each state agency.” Also, the department should “evaluate the processes, guidelines (including procurement) and/or uses of AI currently in place at each state agency,” it said. Moreover, the order directs the department to develop policy recommendations for state agencies to responsibly use AI and to work with the public and private sector on best practices.
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“Policy recommendations for the acquisition of and the use of AI shall be rooted in the principles of innovation, privacy, security, safety and accountability,” said Reeves at a news conference. “My EO will help Mississippi embrace AI in ways that ensure our continued technological advancement while also maintaining privacy and security for our state.”