Launched in summer of 2024, the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Task Force brings together state and local elected officials along with experts from non-profits and industry to explore AI's potential to make government work better. The group’s efforts will recognize the importance of President Biden’s recent executive order outlining eight guiding principles and priorities for AI use while underscoring the significant role and opportunities for state and local governments to both complement that effort and, crucially, to pass legislation and implement AI policies in ways that increase efficiency and responsiveness of government agencies and support responsible economic growth. 

Building on the work that went into the Forum’s previous report on AI and voting, the AI Task Force will provide assistance, information, and guidance for state and local elected officials, helping them develop actionable recommendations that leverage AI for the public good while ensuring responsible development and deployment. In addition, the Task Force is committed to helping educate state and local policymakers on the latest advances and trends in artificial intelligence.

In future work, the task force will focus on:

• Making Government Work Better: Identifying ways AI can improve the efficiency and effectiveness of public services, particularly at the state and local level;

• Ethical Considerations: Establishing guidelines to ensure responsible AI use, protecting privacy, and preventing bias.

• Election Integrity: Addressing AI's role in elections, with a focus on ways to combat malicious AI activities such as AI-generated; and deepfakes that threaten voter confidence and democratic processes.