AI Policy Series: Artificial Intelligence and Government

Using technology to streamline and enhance communication and administrative functions is nothing new. When society leaps forward through industrial innovation, lawmakers and governments worldwide look for ways to keep pace. Each time a new technology is introduced — like personal computing, the internet, or cellular networks — it has transformed how governments approach service delivery, operations, and policy. The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) is no different. Many governments have already integrated AI technologies into their operations with chatbots, facial recognition software, AI-driven emergency management systems, or other iterations. 

This policy brief examines how state and local agencies across the U.S. respond to artificial intelligence, the uses, benefits, and risks of AI applications in government, and current legislative trends in AI use and regulation. 

Future Research

As AI technology evolves, so do proposed policies and regulations. In the coming months, the Guinn Center will continue to explore AI use across topic areas such as education, workforce development, and healthcare. Similarly, these briefs will continue to evolve as we learn new information.

Explore other briefs in this series:

• ‍ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: A GENERAL OVERVIEW OF THE HISTORY, CONCEPTS AND APPLICATIONS OF AI
• AI POLICY SERIES: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND ELECTIONS

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