The state of Pennsylvania, which plans to use artificial intelligence for its operations, is convening an AI governing board and developing training programs for state employees.
"We don’t want to let AI happen to us," Shapiro said."We want to be part of helping develop AI for the betterment of our citizens."
Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks at the state Capitol in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on Jan. 17, 2023. Shapiro’s administration said the Pennsylvania state government is preparing to use artificial intelligence in its operations. Among state policymakers nationwide, AI is a growing area of concern. States including Wisconsin, Texas, Louisiana, North Dakota and West Virginia have taken action to study some of the effects of AI.In California, Gov. Gavin Newsom earlier this month signed an executive order to study the development, use and risks of AI, and lawmakers in at least 25 states have introduced bills that address it, according to the National Conference on State Legislatures.