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The States as AI Laboratories with Alan Shark & Doug Robinson

This originally aired on GovExec TV. State governments are at the forefront of AI innovation, leveraging their role as "laboratories of innovation" to pioneer new applications. Amanda Crawford, Texas CIO and NASCIO President, and Doug Robinson, Executive Director of NASCIO, will unpack key insights from their report, “Generating Opportunity: The Risks and Rewards of Generative AI in State Government.” Learn how states are creating policies and frameworks to harness AI's potential while mitiga...

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This originally aired on GovExec TV.

State governments are at the forefront of AI innovation, leveraging their role as "laboratories of innovation" to pioneer new applications. Amanda Crawford, Texas CIO and NASCIO President, and Doug Robinson, Executive Director of NASCIO, will unpack key insights from their report, “Generating Opportunity: The Risks and Rewards of Generative AI in State Government.” Learn how states are creating policies and frameworks to harness AI's potential while mitigating its risks. In this episode of GovExec TV, explore the states’ approach to generative AI.

Panelists Include:

  • Alan Shark
  • Doug Robinson

Hosted by:

  • Chris Teale



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