Governor Mills Signs Executive Order Establishing Task Force on Artificial Intelligence

The Governor’s Govt Order is available in response to a speedy surge of technological developments which can be poised to revolutionize how individuals stay and work. Practically one-fifth of the U.S. workforce is assessed as “extremely uncovered” to AI, making them significantly weak to job transformations pushed by developments in synthetic intelligence. On the similar time, AI has the potential to create new jobs and companies, enhance productiveness and effectivity, and scale back boundaries to entry in some technical fields.

The Maine Synthetic Intelligence Process Pressure will carry collectively enterprise, schooling, labor, authorities, and neighborhood leaders to review the challenges and alternatives related to the proliferation of AI. The Process Pressure is charged with getting ready coverage suggestions that can place Maine to harness the advantages of AI whereas minimizing dangers for individuals and companies.

“Rising AI applied sciences supply the potential to enhance lives, drive financial development, and assist resolve advanced challenges. However like all new applied sciences, AI, if not embraced in a prudent and accountable method, may cause probably dangerous modifications to the lives and livelihoods of Maine individuals,” mentioned Governor Janet Mills. “The Maine Synthetic Intelligence Process Pressure will carry leaders collectively from throughout the state to make sure that Maine is embracing the alternatives introduced by AI whereas mitigating threats to Maine individuals and companies.”

“Synthetic intelligence presents unimaginable alternatives for Maine companies to innovate and develop, however we should additionally take proactive steps to assist guarantee Maine’s financial system is ready to adapt to the speedy tempo of change,” mentioned Heather Johnson, Commissioner of Financial & Neighborhood Improvement.

“Synthetic intelligence holds large promise for Maine–from enhancing schooling and healthcare to bettering authorities providers, strengthening local weather resilience, and addressing workforce challenges,” mentioned Hannah Pingree, Director of the Governor’s Workplace on Coverage Innovation & the Future. “The Maine Synthetic Intelligence Process Pressure will work to assist guarantee these developments profit Maine individuals whereas minimizing disruptions to our communities sand financial system.”

The Governor’s Govt Order directs the Process Pressure to review and supply suggestions in a report no later than October 31, 2025 that:

Put together Maine’s financial system and workforce for the alternatives and dangers more likely to consequence from advances in AI;
Shield Maine residents from probably dangerous makes use of of AI applied sciences, equivalent to safeguarding client information privateness, mitigating bias in datasets, and mandating disclosure round AI utilization; and
Discover probably the most promising use circumstances for State businesses, quasi-State businesses, and different public entities equivalent to municipalities to deploy synthetic intelligence applied sciences to handle capability gaps and enhance service supply.
Members of the 21-member Process Pressure will embody leaders from Maine state and municipal authorities, the College of Maine System, and the Maine Neighborhood Faculty System, in addition to members representing Maine employees, companies, well being care, civil rights advocacy, and a client safety group. The Governor will announce members of the Process Pressure within the coming weeks.

The Governor’s Govt Order additionally establishes a Technical Advisory Committee comprised of subject material consultants in expertise, authorized points, vitality, and workforce coverage to advise the Process Pressure.

The Process Pressure is anticipated to start assembly in January.

Maine is amongst at the least 26 states which have or are establishing a process drive, fee, or related physique to advise coverage makers on rising AI-related applied sciences. The Mills Administration has already taken steps by way of the Maine Workplace of Data Expertise to investigate danger for state infrastructure and information state company utilization of AI instruments.

Read the Governor’s Executive Order.