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Kay Ivey

Governor of Alabama

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And look y’all, I am not going to stand here and preach like I know a lick about AI. However, I do know that new technologies can have benefits, but if not used responsibly, they can be dangerous. We are going to ensure that AI is used properly.

Kay Ivey

Governor of Alabama

In her 2024 State of the State address, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey said new technologies can be dangerous if used irresponsibly and pledged to ensure the state uses AI properly.

Governor of AlabamaDate not establishedOffice of the Governor of Alabama

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In this ever-evolving world, ensuring new technologies are both safe and effective is an important public safety measure. Today, that new technology is Artificial Intelligence, maybe better known as AI. Page 3 of 8 And look y’all, I am not going to stand here and preach like I know a lick about AI. However, I do know that new technologies can have benefits, but if not used responsibly, they can be dangerous. We are going to ensure that AI is used properly. This week, I will sign an executive order to establish a task force to better understand Artificial Intelligence and to prepare the state to safely and effectively use this emerging technology going forward.

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To accomplish this important goal, I am pleased to sign this executive order creating a task force to both investigate the current uses of GenAI in state executive-branch agencies and to recommend policies to responsibly harness its full potential to best benefit Alabamians.

Kay Ivey

Governor of Alabama

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed an executive order creating a task force to study state agencies' use of generative AI and recommend policies for its responsible use.

Governor of AlabamaFebruary 8, 2024Office of the Governor of Alabama

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However, its capabilities must first be studied carefully to ensure it is implemented in the most responsible and efficient manner possible. “To accomplish this important goal, I am pleased to sign this executive order creating a task force to both investigate the current uses of GenAI in state executive-branch agencies and to recommend policies to responsibly harness its full potential to best benefit Alabamians.” Executive Order 738 establishes the Governor’s Task Force on Generative Artificial Intelligence, with its members appointed by the governor.

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