Arizona launches AI steering committee
Arizona on Wednesday launched an artificial intelligence steering committee to ensure that state and local agencies are adopting the emerging technology responsibly and ethically.
The goal of the 13-person committee — comprised of experts in government, education, law enforcement, academia and the private sector — is to develop a statewide AI policy framework that emphasizes transparency, fairness and accountability, Gov. Katie Hobbs announced.
“Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming how we live, work, and govern,” Hobbs said in a press release. “Arizona has a responsibility to lead with integrity while spurring innovation in this growing high-tech sector. This committee will ensure that AI is implemented in a way that expands opportunity, strengthens public trust, and delivers better outcomes for every Arizonan.”
The steering committee is tasked with developing guidelines for AI adoption across state agencies, engaging with communities to ensure inclusive AI implementation and identifying opportunities to enhance AI literacy and workforce preparedness.
Arizona joins dozens of other states that have established task forces to evaluate AI, including Illinois, Rhode Island and Washington.
The committee is set to hold its first meeting this month and plans to release its initial recommendations by 2026.
