The Future of AI is Now: Five Key Takeaways from the 2024 NewDEAL Conference

The meteoric rise in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the past few years presents both opportunities and obligations for state and local policymakers. A group of elected officials and industry-area experts met in Washington, D.C., at the NewDEAL Leaders 2024 Annual Conference to discuss both the policy landscape around AI as well as early implementation by states and cities. This report outlines five key takeaways from the conversation.