Crystal Leatherman, WR’s Local & State Government Affairs Manager, has been selected to Co-Chair three key subcommittees for the Attorney General’s AI Taskforce:
- Consumer Protection and Privacy
- Public Safety
- Ethical & Responsible AI/AI Governance
The AI Taskforce, composed of an executive committee including state lawmakers, technology officials, academics, and industry representatives, convenes at least twice a year. Subcommittees meet more frequently to discuss specific issues and topics, which are then presented to the executive committee for consideration.
The Taskforce was established to develop guiding principles for the state’s use of generative AI, identify high-risk applications, recommend public education strategies, and address public policy concerns such as potential biases and workforce implications.
To participate in any of the AI Taskforce executive committee or subcommittee meetings, visit https://www.atg.wa.gov/aitaskforce or email [email protected].
The full list of subcommittees includes:
- Education and Workforce Development
- Public Safety
- Healthcare and Accessibility
- Labor & Employment
- Government and Public Sector Efficiency
- State Security and Cybersecurity
- Consumer Protection and Privacy
- Industry and Innovation
- Climate and Energy
- Transportation
- Environment & Energy
- Ethical & Responsible AI/AI Governance
There are also opportunities to provide recommendations for ongoing committees as needed.
Crystal is WR’s AI policy lead and has developed an internal workgroup for members to discuss AI policy issues. If you are interested in learning more about how you can get involved in WR’s AI Workgroup, please contact Crystal Leatherman [email protected].
