JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves issued Executive Order No. 1584 to foster stakeholder collaboration and harness artificial intelligence (AI) in Mississippi on Wednesday, January 8. This is Mississippi’s first executive order pertaining to AI. “AI isn’t going anywhere anytime soon,” said Governor Tate Reeves. “There are a lot of benefits and risks associated with this technology, and that’s why Mississippi needs to continue preparing for its eventual widespread adoption. This executive order will help to bring together stakeholders, as well as better protect Mississippians’ privacy, security and rights. We’ll continue using innovative technology to modernize state government and make it more efficient.” Executive Order No. 1584 directs the Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services (ITS) to “conduct an inventory of all AI technologies being planned, piloted, acquired, developed, […]
Original web page at vicksburgnews.com
