The Georgia Senate Study Committee on Artificial Intelligence just released a detailed report outlining its findings and recommendations on the integration and regulation of AI technologies in the state. Given the likelihood that comprehensive federal regulation of AI is not likely in the near term, many states are racing to get their own regulations in place.
Like many regulatory bodies, the committee sought to balance encouraging entrepreneurship and growth with mitigating risks. The report recommends the adoption of a statewide definition of AI to ensure clarity and uniformity across sectors. Proposed laws include comprehensive data privacy protections, updates to address deep fake technology, and requirements for transparency in AI use to maintain public trust. A state-level AI board is also proposed to monitor ongoing developments and provide guidance on future legislation.
Interestingly, the committee reviewed possible regulatory needs on an industry-by-industry basis, and it’s worth reading the appendices to the report to see presentations given to the committee by representatives of different industries. For example, the committee heard testimony and developed recommendations relating to the use of AI in relation to agriculture, NIL, transportation and manufacturing.
In education, the committee stressed the need to integrate AI responsibly into classrooms while ensuring students develop critical thinking skills alongside technological proficiency. It highlighted the importance of equipping schools with the tools and policies needed to teach responsible AI use. Similarly, workforce development programs were recommended to prepare workers for AI-driven industries, emphasizing partnerships between public and private sectors to create robust training pathways.
Health care applications of AI were also a focus. The committee highlighted the potential for AI to enhance patient care, predictive analytics and administrative efficiency. However, it emphasized the need for governance frameworks within health care institutions to ensure patient safety, protect data privacy and maintain public trust.
Public safety was identified as another key area for AI application, with recommendations to expand its use in emergency response systems, predictive analytics and public safety infrastructure. The committee urged transparency and human oversight in the deployment of AI technologies, particularly in sensitive sectors like health care and public safety, to maintain accountability and trust.
Sector-specific recommendations included fostering incentives for the entertainment industry to develop AI applications, supporting small farms with access to AI-driven agricultural tools and encouraging partnerships to advance AI in manufacturing. These initiatives aim to promote innovation while addressing challenges such as financial barriers and workforce readiness.
As Georgia and other states march forward with their own definitions of AI and different approaches to regulation, it will be critical to monitor their progress and think about how they could affect your business.
