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Continue reading “Sen. Payne Assumes Chairmanship of The Committee on Veterans, Military & Homeland Security”Joint Meeting of Senate Committees on Public Safety, Science and Technology and House Committee on Technology Innovation Regarding Artificial Intelligence
ATLANTA (Nov. 30, 2023) | On Monday, Dec. 4, the Senate Committee on Public Safety, chaired by Sen. John Albers (R–Roswell), the Senate Committee on Science and Technology, chaired by Sen. Chuck Payne (R–Dalton), and the House Committee on Technology Innovation, chaired by Rep. Todd Jones (R–South Forsyth) and co-chaired by Rep. Brad Thomas (R–Holly Springs) will hold a joint meeting on the topic of Artificial Intelligence.
EVENT DETAILS:
- Date: Monday, Dec. 4, 2023
- Time: 4:00 p.m.
- Location: Georgia State Capitol, Room 450, 206 Washington St, Atlanta GA 30334
- Open to the Public: The event welcomes the public. The streaming link and meeting agenda can be found on the Senate schedule here.
ABOUT THE MEETING:
The meeting will include presentations from industry experts with the goal of analyzing current and projected future use of artificial intelligence. The House Committee on Technology and Infrastructure Innovation will also be joining this meeting.
Media Opportunities:
We kindly request members of the media to confirm their attendance in advance by contacting Emily Leonard at the Senate Press Office (Emily.Leonard@senate.ga.gov).
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Sen. John Albers serves as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Public Safety. He represents the 56th Senate District which includes portions of Cherokee, Cobb and North Fulton counties. He may be reached at his office at 404.463.8055 or by email at john.albers@senate.ga.gov
Joint Meeting of Senate Committees on Public Safety and Science and Technology on Artificial Intelligence
ATLANTA (October 26, 2023) | On Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at 10 a.m., the Senate Committee on Public Safety, chaired by Senator John Albers (R – Roswell), and the Senate Committee on Science and Technology, chaired by Senator Chuck Payne (R – Dalton), will hold a joint meeting on the topic of Artificial Intelligence. The meeting will include presentations from industry experts with the goal of analyzing current and projected future use of artificial intelligence.
Continue reading “Joint Meeting of Senate Committees on Public Safety and Science and Technology on Artificial Intelligence”Senators Albers and Payne Announce Joint Senate Committee Meeting to Discuss Artificial Intelligence
ATLANTA (August 21, 2023) | Today, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Public Safety, Senator John Albers (R – Roswell), and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Science and Technology, Senator Chuck Payne (R – Dalton), announced plans to host a joint committee meeting concerning the topic of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This meeting will take place on November 1, 2023 and is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m.in room 450 of the State Capitol.
“I want to commend Chairman Albers and Payne for their proactive work on this important issue,” said Lt. Governor Burt Jones. “Artificial Intelligence is evolving rapidly and it is important for us to analyze current and future AI practices. We must look at the pros, cons and potential unintended consequences of AI and I look forward to the work of this Senate joint committee.”
“AI may be one of the greatest disruptors in history providing significant advancements and monumental risk,” said Sen. Albers. “We must address this head on to protect our citizens, businesses, and state.”
“As Chairman of the Senate Science and Technology Committee, I look forward to the opportunity to collaborate with Chairman Albers and the Public Safety Committee, as to best address real concerns related to advances in artificial intelligence and to mitigate any risks facing the citizens of our state,” said Sen. Payne.
This joint committee will bring industry experts to the table with the goal of analyzing current and projected future artificial intelligence practices. The committee aims to pave a path forward as the sector continues to grow throughout a multitude of platforms both in Georgia and across the nation.
More information and an agenda for this meeting will be sent at a later date.
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Sen. John Albers serves as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Public Safety. He represents the 56th Senate District which includes portions of Cherokee, Cobb and North Fulton counties. He may be reached at his office at 404.463.8055 or by email at john.albers@senate.ga.gov
Sen. Chuck Payne serves as the Chairman for the Senate Committee on Science and Technology. He represents the 54th Senate District, which includes Whitfield and Murray County as well as part of Gordon County. He may be reached at 404.463.5402 or by email at chuck.payne@senate.ga.gov.
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