Gaydos Responds to State AI Report, Highlights Role in Shaping Responsible Policy
HARRISBURG - Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny), a member of the House Communications and Technology Committee, today highlighted the release of a recent report from the Joint State Government Commission on the use, growth and impact of artificial intelligence (AI) across Pennsylvania.
Gaydos served on the commission’s Advisory Committee on Artificial Intelligence, which was created under House Resolution 170 of 2023 to study the Commonwealth’s current and planned use of AI and to provide guidance to the General Assembly.
The report finds AI is already shaping major sectors of the economy, including health care, agriculture, education, manufacturing and government services. It points to clear benefits such as advances in efficiency and accountability in some sectors, access to more information in others and advancements in medicine, mapping tools and everyday consumer technology. It also points to rising concerns about data privacy, cybersecurity, misinformation, workforce disruption and the strain that data centers can place on energy resources and communities.
“As artificial intelligence continues to grow, Pennsylvania has an opportunity to take the lead to ensure proper and efficient usage,” said Gaydos. “Serving on this committee, I have worked with experts, Commonwealth agencies and industry leaders to get a closer look at where and how AI is already being used but also where we need to be careful. The report makes it clear AI can drive innovation and economic growth, but strong safeguards are needed around privacy, security and accountability. My goal is to ensure we support new technology, while protecting Pennsylvanians and preparing our workforce for what comes next.”
The committee recommends a balanced approach that encourages innovation while putting safeguards in place. Key recommendations include improving transparency and accountability, strengthening privacy protections, supporting workforce training, reviewing the impact of data centers, and considering the creation of a Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer within state government.
The advisory committee brought together lawmakers, industry leaders and policy experts to study both the benefits and risks of artificial intelligence and develop recommendations to guide future legislation.
The report is intended to help the General Assembly as it considers next steps on artificial intelligence policy in Pennsylvania.
The report is available here.
Representative Valerie Gaydos
44th Legislative District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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