{"678867":{"#nid":"678867","#data":{"type":"news","title":"AI Takes Centerstage in Georgia\u0027s Legislative Future","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAs Georgia lawmakers gear up for the 2025 legislative session, artificial intelligence (AI) is primed to take centerstage in their deliberations.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn Tuesday, December 03, 2024, the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/other-committees\/senate\/2024\/artificial-intelligence\u0022\u003ESenate Study Committee on Artificial Intelligence\u003C\/a\u003E (AI) finalized 22 recommendations to guide Georgia\u2019s response to AI.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn its \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.senatoralbers.com\/2024\/12\/02\/senate-study-committee-on-artificial-intelligence-to-hold-eighth-and-final-meeting\/\u0022\u003Eeighth and final meeting\u003C\/a\u003E at the Capitol, the nine-member committee unanimously approved a detailed \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/secretary-of-the-senate-document-library\/2024senatestudycommaifinalreport.pdf?sfvrsn=7736ac6f_2\u0022\u003E185-page report\u003C\/a\u003E. The document\u2019s key recommendations focus on state and local government, education and workforce development, public safety, healthcare, transparency and accountability, and industry-specific findings for entertainment, agriculture, and manufacturing.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.senatoralbers.com\/2024\/05\/28\/sen-john-albers-appointed-to-senate-study-committees-on-artificial-intelligence-and-the-welfare-of-all-individuals-in-georgias-corrections-facilities\/\u0022\u003EThe committee, formed in May 2024\u003C\/a\u003E, explored both current and future applications of AI, and also aimed to strike a balance between necessary AI regulations and policies that foster innovation and growth, shining a spotlight on AI\u2019s growing significance in various fields.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe committee, chaired by \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.senatoralbers.com\/\u0022\u003ESen. John Albers\u003C\/a\u003E (R\u2013Roswell), included \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ai.gatech.edu\/node\/21324\u0022\u003EPascal Van Hentenryck\u003C\/a\u003E, an A. Russell Chandler III Chair and Professor in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EH. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech\u003C\/a\u003E (ISyE), director of the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ai4opt.org\/\u0022\u003ENSF AI Institute for Advances in Optimization\u003C\/a\u003E (AI4OPT), and director of \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ai.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ETech AI\u003C\/a\u003E, the AI Hub at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe committee did outstanding work engaging with many stakeholders across the state, learning about AI\u2019s role in key economic sectors, about AI education, the opportunities and dangers of AI, and potential legislation to balance innovation with the well-being of Georgia residents. It was a true privilege to be part of this committee, and the report has already drawn praise around the country,\u201d said Van Hentenryck.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn a \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/senatepress.net\/sen-john-albers-announces-completion-of-senate-study-committee-on-artificial-intelligence.html\u0022\u003Estatement\u003C\/a\u003E, Sen. Albers said, \u201cAI has the potential to improve every Georgian\u2019s quality of life, from addressing food security through precision agriculture to enhancing emergency response and advancing personalized education. However, we must balance innovation with safeguards to protect privacy, fairness, and transparency.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe committee also proposed the formation of a state board for AI and suggested collaborating with other states to establish interstate AI compacts.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOver the course of its work, the committee held numerous meetings featuring testimony from experts in various fields. Van Hentenryck played a pivotal role in these discussions, particularly when he presented on the topic of trustworthy AI for societal impact.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe emphasized the need for AI systems that not only perform at a high level but also align with ethical standards Van Hentenryck also highlighted Georgia Tech\u2019s commitment to applying AI in real-world scenarios, supported by its extensive research and development efforts.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBreakdown of Committee\u2019s Findings and Recommendations\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEvery state agency should create a clear plan and policy for using AI.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPass laws that regulate AI without blocking innovation, focusing on data privacy and preventing the misuse of deepfakes.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDefine AI clearly at the state level.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EKeep updating state laws as AI technology advances.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEnsure public organizations track and share the source of their data and AI usage.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ERequire reports on AI tools in use and how they benefit the state.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPromote partnerships between the public and private sectors to integrate AI in K-12 schools in Georgia.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESupport state programs to help workers learn new skills in AI through partnerships with schools.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDevelop AI education plans for Georgia\u2019s K-12 schools.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECreate AI strategies for the University System of Georgia and Technical College System of Georgia.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIdentify ways AI can improve emergency response and management.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMake AI tools more accessible to improve healthcare outcomes and efficiency.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EStudy how AI impacts mental health services.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEnsure transparency in AI systems used in Georgia.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOffer certification for companies that are transparent about their AI practices.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMake sure AI systems clearly disclose when they are interacting with people.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMake deepfake technology illegal when used to spread misinformation or cause harm.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHold AI products legally responsible, just like physical products.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPromote AI systems that include human oversight (human-in-the-hoop and human-on-the-loop).\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOffer incentives for Georgia-based entertainment projects that use AI.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EProvide grants to help small farms use AI technology.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEncourage collaborations between government, businesses, and universities to drive AI research and workforce development.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe final report of the committee emphasizes AI\u2019s transformative potential in reshaping industries and improving public services, offering a roadmap for the ethical, responsible deployment of AI technologies in Georgia.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cTech AI is organizing a session on AI and Government during Tech AI Fest in March 2025,\u201d Van Hentenryck said. \u201cWe\u2019ve invited Senator Albers to brief the community on the report\u2019s findings and outline the next steps for advancing AI initiatives in Georgia.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"Tech AI Director Pascal Van Hentenryck highlights Georgia Tech\u2019s role in shaping AI policy and innovation for the state."}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia\u0027s Senate Study Committee on AI, with contributions from Tech AI Director Pascal Van Hentenryck, has released a comprehensive, 185-page 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