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Texas County Voice
A podcast from the Texas Association of Counties about the people, issues and all things important to Texans and Texas counties. Winner of three 2023 Awards of Excellence by the National Association of County Information Officers.
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Episode 63: Demystifying AI for County Officials
Artificial intelligence is no longer futuristic. However, its implications for county government are not entirely understood. In this episode of Texas County Voice, Robert Ruiz, the associate director of TAC's Risk Management Services, breaks down the fundamentals of AI and covers real-world applications and key considerations for integrating AI into county operations. Join us as we discuss what county officials need to know about AI and its potential benefits – and risks.
Related information:
- This episode's conversation is built around Robert Ruiz’s recent conference presentation, “Demystifying AI for County Leaders.”
- The National Association of Counties' Artificial Intelligence Exploratory Committee spent the past year studying the role of AI in counties. The committee, co-chaired by Travis County Judge Andy Brown, recently released a report and toolkit to help counties consider, adopt and regulate the use of generative AI.
- Texas County Voice interviewed Judge Brown about the AI committee's scope and goals shortly after it was formed. Listen here.
- Read "The new frontier of AI" in the Summer 2023 issue of County magazine.
- Government Technology is a magazine that reports on information technology's role in state and local governments. Its website features a page dedicated to AI coverage.
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