AI for Governance
New York Launches Hands-On AI Pilot for State Employees
New York is launching a first-of-its-kind AI pilot to train 1,000 state employees in both the theory and practice of AI, combining ethical foundations with hands-on experimentation in the ITS AI Pro tool. Led by the Office of Information Technology Services in partnership with InnovateUS, the program reflects a growing national movement—echoed in San Francisco, New Jersey, and Indianapolis—to prepare public servants for responsible AI adoption. Governor Hochul described the pilot as a step toward “safe, responsible and thoughtful” AI use, backed by the $500M Empire AI initiative.
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