(The Center Square) – Wisconsin’s first artificial intelligence action place mentions strategies, policies, and principles in Wisconsin’s first artificial intelligence action plan released recently by Gov. Tony Evers.
“We know that AI technologies are already changing the world as we know it – including the way folks work. And its why Wisconsin is working to lead the way on AI implementation and ethical utilization as we continue our work to build an economy that works for everyone,” Evers said in a statement.
The final action plan calls for Wisconsin to:
● Expand digital literacy;
● Develop more flexible training and credentialing;
● Continue efforts to remove employment barriers and connect underutilized talent pools with AI skills;
● Improve government service delivery through strategic deployment of AI tools; and
● Incent industry adoption of AI tools to enhance competitiveness and create high-quality jobs.
The plan did not include other specifics or potential costs.
“To achieve this vision and leverage the potential of AI, a strategic approach is needed to support the modernization of Wisconsin’s economy, ranging from manufacturing and agriculture to technology and infrastructure. The task force action plan makes important recommendations to drive this positive change,” WEDC Secretary/CEO Missy Hughes said in a statement.
The action plan “offers guiding principles to promote ethical decision-making related to AI and the workforce, advance equitable access to AI technology and training, and ensure that workers are represented in AI investments to strengthen the state’s economy.”
“Wisconsin is now equipped with guiding principles to design policy and prepare programs to empower all our workers and employers for the dynamic future ahead,” Evers added.
The governor’s AI task force is one of two in Wisconsin. The other is in the legislature and is focusing on broader issues for artificial intelligence, including the danger that AI poses.
