September 20, 2023 - Pittsburgh, PA
Governor Josh Shapiro signed an Executive Order to establish responsible standards and a governance framework for generative artificial intelligence (AI) use by Commonwealth agencies, outline the values and principles by which Commonwealth employees will utilize generative AI technologies, engage Pennsylvania's leading AI innovation and research sector to understand potential impacts and opportunities of generative AI on the Commonwealth's workforce and digital service delivery, and establish a Generative AI Governing Board to guide Commonwealth policy, use, and deployment. Generative AI is already impacting Pennsylvania's economy and Pennsylvanians' daily lives. The Governor's action positions Pennsylvania as a leader in the AI space, encouraging the responsible use of the technology to help Commonwealth employees to deliver more efficient and effective services while understanding the potential risks. "We can't ignore new technology - we have to educate ourselves and be proactive to minimize the risks and maximize the benefits of innovation and that's the approach my Administration is taking here in Pennsylvania," said Governor Josh Shapiro. "This new Executive Order will help us responsibly integrate this emerging technology into some of our government operations so we can move at the speed of business and better serve Pennsylvanians. With strong partners like Carnegie Mellon, Pennsylvania has the potential to become a leader in responsible, ethical use of generative artificial intelligence."List of Speakers:Farnam Jahanian, President of Carnegie Mellon UniversityGovernor Josh ShapiroSecretary of Administration Neil WeaverAmaya Capelln, Commonwealth of PA Chief Information OfficerRayid Ghani, Distinguished Career Professor in the Machine Learning Department and the Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon UniversityAudrey Russo, President & CEO of the Pittsburgh Technology Council
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