Arizona has new committee focusing on innovation and artificial intelligence

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - The House Committee on Artificial Intelligence and Innovation is meant to create a place where experts, industry leaders, and members of the public can discuss A.I.

According to the Pew Research Center over 60% of United States adults say they interact with A.I. several times a week.

Rep. Junelle Cavero sits on the committee and shares how it is meant to help the state and those in it move forward.

“To educate the state and the body as a whole, to understand where artificial intelligence is best used and best practices, how technology can be done for the good and to ensure bad actors are held accountable,” Rep. Cavero says.

Janeen Anderson, a local winter visitor, says she is all for this new group.

“They couldn’t possibly keep their eyes open wide enough because it’s so pervasive, it’s just everywhere, when you see something on your phone on the tv screen, whatever, you’re not sure that that’s really what you’re seeing,” Anderson explains.

Rep. Cavero shares how this is committee is adapting to the current technological landscape.

“This committee is a response to the current state of our economy, which is driven by technology, which is therefore driven by AI, as AI has revolutionized all different areas,” she says.

She explains how this is also meant to protect people from A.I.

“I’m fairly certain the committee will be looking at how to regulate and ensure that certain practices, especially those that impact children, are minimized," Rep. Cavero explains.

The committee held their first lunch and learn on Wednesday to understand how the state government currently uses A.I.