AGENCY TESTIMONY
Overview and development of the AI Action Plan
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The NYC AI Action Plan, published in October 2023, addresses the need for a comprehensive strategy for responsible AI use in city agencies. It outlines a framework for evaluating AI tools, building AI knowledge among city employees, and supporting responsible implementation.
- First major US city to develop such a comprehensive AI strategy
- Developed with input from 18 agencies and experts from industry and academia
- Proposes 37 actions, with the goal of starting or completing 29 within a year
Alex Foard
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The rapid advance of AI Technologies has sparked public discourse around the promise and the potential pitfalls of these tools, particularly in government use cases.
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Although city agencies have used AI tools for several years and publicly reported these tools in accordance with local law, the city lacked a comprehensive strategy for the responsible use of AI.
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Recognizing the urgent need to provide this framework as more city agencies leverage these tools.
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Administration published the New York City Artificial Intelligence Action Plan or AI Action Plan in October 2023.
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We crafted this plan the 1st of its kind for any major US city with feedback from 18 agencies alongside expert insights from industry and academia.
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The AI action plan is the 1st major step in developing a framework for city agencies to carefully evaluate AI tools and associated risks help city government employees build AI knowledge and skills, and support the responsible implementation of these technologies to improve quality of life for New Yorkers.
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The plan introduces a set of phased actions for the city to complete, which would enable agencies to evaluate risk and determine whether a tool is the right technology to deliver better positive outcomes for New Yorkers.
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We propose 37 actions with the goal of starting or completing 29 of them within a year.
