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Search ArticlesCalifornia Legislature Adopts Resolution on AI Principles
The California Legislature this week adopted a major policy stance on the use of artificial intelligence with the passage of Senate Concurrent Resolution (SCR) 17, authored by Senator Dodd (D-Napa). The resolution commits the state to the principles articulated in President Biden’s “Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights,” unveiled by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy last autumn. In a statement, Sen.
California's latest tech tools to combat wildfires
Highlighting the state’s increased use of technology, firefighters, and aircraft to combat wildfires ahead of what is predicted to be an intense wildfire season, Governor Newsom touted the state’s latest high-tech tools on Thursday. California is deploying AI, satellites, cameras, drones, and real-time intelligence to fight fires more efficiently. “In just five years, California’s wildfire response has seen a tech revolution.
California launches real-time responder tool ahead of wildfire season
California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has launched a real-time tool designed to help first responders react quicker and more effectively ahead of wildfire season. Next-Gen SCOUT, which utilizes information retrieved from Fire Integrated Real-Time Intelligence System Program (FIRIS) aircraft, is a web-based tool that gives first responders and other supporting agencies real-time locations and data from wildfires and other hazards.
Joy Bonaguro Leaves State, Reflects on Time as Chief Data Officer of California
After nearly three and a half years as Chief Data Officer (CDO) for the state of California, Joy Bonaguro has left her role, according to her post on Medium. Following a nearly five-year stint as CDO for the city and county of San Francisco, Bonaguro spent two years with Corelight, Inc. before taking the position of CDO at the State of California in February 2020, not long before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Legislation Proposing AI Working Group Passes Senate
Senate Bill 721, authored by Senator Josh Becker, which proposes to create the California Interagency AI Working Group, passed the Senate this week on a 38-0 vote. The bill now heads to the Assembly to continue through the legislative process. SB 721 California establishes the Interagency Artificial Intelligence (AI) Working Group, which would consist of 11 members with diverse backgrounds in IT.
NTIA Seeking Policy Comments on AI Regulations
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is seeking comments on potential policies that might foster trust in AI systems via audits, certifications, and other mechanisms, according to an April 11 statement on their website. “Just as financial accountability required policy and governance to develop, so too will AI system accountability.” reads the statement from NTIA.
Legislation Proposes to Create AI Working Group Across California Agencies
At present, existing law requires the Secretary of GovOps to develop standards for defining and determining the harmful impacts of deepfakes and other manipulative forms of artificial intelligence (AI). Now, the State Legislature wants to take California’s defensive approach a step further.
Legislation Would Create State Office of Artificial Intelligence
Newly introduced legislation would create a new office within California state government to oversee state agencies’ use of artificial intelligence. Senate Bill 313 by Senator Bill Dodd (D-Napa) would establish the Office of Artificial Intelligence within the California Department of Technology, with authority over designing, using, and deploying automated decision systems that use artificial intelligence.
Photos: Government Innovation California
Hosted by Public Sector Network, the Government Innovation California conference was held on Friday, March 17 in Sacramento. With opening remarks by State CIO Liana Bailey Crimmins, the technology industry event included more than 250 attendees registered, with 25 partners and 19 speakers at the daylong event focused on government technology.
Legislation Aims to Regulate Artificial Intelligence in Government Systems
Measures introduced in this year’s legislative session seek to regulate artificial intelligence in state technology programs. Assembly Bill 302 (Ward – D) would require the California Department of Technology (CDT) to conduct a statewide inventory of all “high-risk automated decision systems” being used by state agencies, including identifying categories of data and personal information being used to make government decisions.