'urgently' needed.
Thomas P. DiNapoli
Comptroller
Gov. Kathy Hochul must take ownership of this issue as the chief executive of state government.
Kathy Hochul
Governor
Key Facts
- On April 3, the White House Office of Management and Budget issued a memo mandating the use of AI in government operations, prioritizing innovation, governance, and public trust.
- An April report by Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli highlighted a disconnect between state entities regarding AI knowledge, citing a lack of statewide guidance and non-existent training.
- DiNapoli emphasized that Gov. Kathy Hochul must take ownership of AI issues, calling for a comprehensive statewide inventory of AI uses by all government agencies.