Maryland Governor Launches AI Working Group

Maryland will establish a government committee to develop a comprehensive plan for AI and agencies’ use of the technology, Gov. Wes Moore (D) announced with an executive order Monday. The AI subcabinet will establish guardrails for government use of AI, his office said. Moore also announced creation of the Maryland Cybersecurity Task Force. The task force will bring together officials from the state's Department of Information Technology, the Military Department and Department of Emergency Management for coordination with the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security to establish cross-agency objectives on cybersecurity.