OMAHA- The Douglas County Board recently voted to establish an advisory committee to ensure the safety of the implementation and ethical use of artificial intelligence in county government. With this decision, some are hopeful that Douglas County will emerge as a state leader in considering the potential uses and risks of utilizing artificial intelligence in government. The board approved the creation of this committee unanimously.

The new committee, named the County Commissioner Committee on Artificial Intelligence, will consist of board members including area experts and stakeholders from local departments and organizations. The board also unanimously approved a $22,000 year-long consulting agreement that provides consultants to assist with using artificial intelligence. “The purpose of this committee is to make some policies — because for all the good (AI) can do, it can be dangerous," board member Chris Rodgers said.

While some are embracing the opportunities that artificial intelligence presents, others are very weary of implementing it into government operations. People are nervous about the dangerous aspects of artificial intelligence implementation, but most agree that the establishment of the committee was necessary to deal with the issue. Software that uses artificial intelligence is already being incorporated at the county level, and it's only a matter of time before it reaches a state or national level.

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