New Artificial Intelligence Research Presented to the Virginia Senate
The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission announced that more than one-third of public agencies in the state of Virginia utilize artificial intelligence.
During a session held in the Virginia Senate, comprehensive artificial intelligence research prepared by the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission was shared.
The Status of Artificial Intelligence in Agencies
The research revealed that more than one-third of state agencies in Virginia have incorporated artificial intelligence into their daily workflows.
It was also noted that approximately 30 percent of the agencies are considering using artificial intelligence tools.
Call for Updating Standards
The commission emphasized that the state government urgently needs to improve its approach and oversight standards regarding the use of artificial intelligence.
It was stated that the current artificial intelligence standards were last updated in 2023 by the Virginia Information Technologies Agency.
Categorization and Risks
Due to challenges in defining artificial intelligence, the commission divided this technology into three main groups: predictive, generative, and operational.
The presentation also drew attention to risks concerning human oversight, alongside practical benefits such as modernizing outdated IT systems and reducing error rates.