When state government and industry IT leaders are asked to predict trends for this year and beyond, one term that's almost universally mentioned is artificial intelligence, or AI.
So it's fitting that AI is the topic Thursday when California’s Little Hoover Commission meets in the state Capitol. The commission is an independent oversight agency that monitors and investigates state government operations and policy and makes recommendations to the governor and Legislature to promote economy and efficiency in government.
The commission’s meeting begins at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in Room 437 of the state Capitol. Board members will hear experts address four key areas related to AI and state government:
— Representatives from McKinsey & Co. and the nonprofit California Forward will discuss AI and its effect on employment. This first discussion will center specifically on occupational disruption as a result of new technologies.
— A University of Washington law and technology professor will address major policy questions raised by the growth of AI and by AI’s current and future applications and the importance of policymakers’ having in-house technical expertise.
— Representatives of the University of California and the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation will discuss the pros and cons of automation, as well as the role of government in supporting AI.
— Finally, Eric Rice and Milind Tambe of the USC Center for Artificial Intelligence in Society will discuss the use of AI in solving difficult social problems, such as educating homeless youth about HIV and AIDS.
After the four presentations, the commission will hold a public comment session, followed by a business meeting at 925 L St. in Sacramento.
AI on Tomorrow's Agenda for Hoover Commission
Artificial intelligence is the topic Thursday at a Capitol meeting of California’s Little Hoover Commission. Board members will hear experts address four key areas related to AI and state government.
