NYC mayor releases plans for responsible AI usage in local government

The administration of New York Metropolis Mayor Eric Adams launched a plan for the adoption and regulation of synthetic intelligence (AI) inside the native authorities, together with a brand new integration into metropolis purposes. 

On Oct. 16, the administration launched an replace saying it’s creating a framework by means of which metropolis businesses can “fastidiously” consider AI instruments and their dangers. The framework can also be designed to assist construct authorities staff’ information and abilities of AI applied sciences and enhance life high quality for native residents.

In keeping with the announcement the plan will embrace 37 “key actions,” of which 29 are mentioned to start or be accomplished inside the subsequent yr.

A few of the objectives of the plan embrace a longtime framework for AI governance, an AI advisory community, getting ready metropolis officers with AI information and abilities and the publication of an annual AI progress report.

Mayor Adams commented that whereas the know-how presents alternatives for the federal government to “extra successfully ship” for its residents, additionally they have to be “clear-eyed” about its dangers.

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Wrapped up within the announcement of a forthcoming AI framework, was the replace to its MyCity Enterprise platform to incorporate the primary pilot of NYC’s first citywide AI chatbot. The characteristic will assist reply questions relating to opening or working a enterprise.

Maria Torres-Springer, the town’s deputy mayor for housing, financial growth and workforce, commented on the chatbot implementation calling it an “essential milestone” to make the federal government extra accessible to everybody.

“Via the creation of this easy, easy-to-use device, we’re eradicating boundaries to metropolis sources which have the potential to positively influence small companies throughout New York.”

The brand new AI chatbot will be capable of supply info from over 2,000 NYC business-related net pages to have the ability to present info on compliance with codes and laws, obtainable enterprise incentives, and finest practices to keep away from violations and fines.

In September, the U.S. Central Intelligence Company (CIA) mentioned it plans to construct and deploy its personal ChatGPT-style AI bot for use for investigations.

Gary Gensler, the chairman of the U.S. Securities and Trade Fee(SEC), has additionally admitted that the SEC makes use of AI applied sciences for monitoring the monetary sector for indicators of fraud and manipulation.

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