Washington became the latest state to issue an executive order related to generative AI as government agencies try to keep up with the rapidly developing technology that is causing both optimism and concern over its potential impact.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed the order on Tuesday, directing state officials over the next year to identify potential generative AI initiatives for internal operations and set guidelines for how the tech is procured, used, and monitored.
The order also asks the state to examine the impact of generative AI on vulnerable communities; on the state’s workforce; and on potential education-related opportunities.
“It’s our duty to the public to be thorough and thoughtful in how we adopt these powerful new tools,” Inslee said in a statement.
Washington’s executive order is modeled on California’s, which was released in September.
Inslee is the 10th governor to issue an executive order on generative AI. Others including Seattle, New York City, and the White House have put out similar orders.
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