The city of San José set a new step in shaping the future of development and ethical governance of Artificial Intelligence, by meeting with the GovAI Coalition and in partnership with the Center for Public Sector AI and Government Technology, to address the challenges and opportunities presented by AI technologies.
Thus, the inaugural GovAI Coalition Summit to promote responsible artificial intelligence (AI) was organized, an event that brought together 600 members of the GovAI Coalition and government leaders
“It’s no surprise that San Jose has received international attention for our efforts in implementing guidelines and standards for the responsible use of artificial intelligence. The City of San Jose has always been a hub of innovation and forward thinking,” said City Manager Jennifer Maguire.
“We are committed to creating a clear roadmap for the ethical, transparent, and effective use of emerging technologies. Our Information Technology Department is working tirelessly to shape the future of AI in ways that prioritize equity, innovation, and the well-being of our community,” she added.
The event was attended by representatives from private industry, academia and more than 150 state, local and federal government agencies across the country and Canada, underscoring the importance of intergovernmental collaboration.
“This collaborative effort allows small and large agencies to build on each other’s learnings for the collective good of our nation,” said San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan.
He explained that in the coming years, this work will accelerate as the government becomes more responsive, innovative and creative in solving the problems that most concern residents.
The GovAI Coalition Summit served as a platform for dialogue and collaboration, resulting in significant progress towards establishing national frameworks for responsible AI.
Attendees discussed critical issues such as transparency, fairness and algorithmic bias, and accountability in AI, identifying viable solutions to mitigate risks and maximize benefits.
Highlights of the GovAI Coalition Summit included a unified vision for AI governance, innovative use cases, people-driven policies, risk mitigation, and an AI playbook for leaders, among other actions.
The City of San Jose’s goal for the summit was to position government leaders at the forefront of responsible AI and provide a platform for agencies to share experiences and learnings.
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