The Newsom Administration released an insightful report in response to Governor Gavin Newsom’s Executive Order from September 2023. This report focuses on the utilization and potential challenges of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) within the California state government. As the first in a series of planned publications, it marks a significant step in the state’s journey to harness and regulate this emerging technology.
Governor Newsom emphasized the importance of this undertaking, highlighting the need for a comprehensive understanding of GenAI. He pointed out that the state’s approach must balance the risks and benefits of this transformative technology. The report offers a nuanced perspective on GenAI, analyzing the economic and transformative benefits while identifying potential risks and high-risk use cases.
The document discusses strategies for the state to improve access to programs, enhance the speed of ongoing…
