Florida Technology Magazine 2024 Fall Edition

Guidelines for the Responsible Use of Generative Arti fi cial Intelligence In Government From The FTC Policy Committee

“Florida stands at a critical juncture in the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. As the federal government continues to deliberate on nationwide AI guidelines, Florida has an opportunity to take proactive steps in developing its own framework. By establishing state-specific guidelines for the use and deployment of AI in government, Florida can ensure that these technologies are implemented in a manner that aligns with the unique needs and values of our state. Waiting for federal action risks falling behind in harnessing AI's transformative potential, while early leadership can position Florida as a model for responsible and innovative AI governance. This document, produced by the Florida Technology Council Policy and Public Affairs Committee, offers an initial framework and introduction of guidelines for the ethical and responsible use of generative AI technologies within Florida state government. Given the fast-evolving nature of AI, it is imperative that these guidelines be regularly reviewed and updated to remain aligned with emerging technologies, challenges, and applications.” – James Taylor , CEO, Florida Technology Council to transform government operations, redefining how state employees perform their duties and enhancing overall governmental efficiency. These innovations also introduce new and complex challenges in their implementation. The guidelines presented here are intended to encourage the deliberate Background

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and responsible use of generative AI in state government, fostering public trust, supporting business objectives, and ensuring that the deployment of this technology adheres to the

Generative Arti fi cial Intelligence ( Generative AI ) The Florida Technology Council defines Generative AI as deep- learning models that can generate content, including high-quality text, images, video, audio and other content based on the data they were trained on. Generative AI systems learn patterns and relationships from massive amounts of data, which

highest standards of ethics, transparency, accountability, sensitivity, and responsibility. De fi nition of Arti fi cial Intelligence ( AI ) and

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