Committee urges AI workforce training and raises cybersecurity concerns for critical infrastructure
Jul 16, 2026
Members urged ETS to elevate cybersecurity and workforce training for AI tools. Miki Hardesty warned that resolutions prioritizing critical‑infrastructure security may lack funding for red‑team exercises; Brad Crist from the University of Hawaii described ongoing AI training events and potential partnerships to build local capacity.
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Members used the meeting’s discussion time to press for clearer plans on cybersecurity and workforce development for AI across state agencies. Miki Hardesty said the state’s resolutions on critical infrastructure appear to prioritize security but may not include the funding needed to operationalize protections such as red‑team testing.
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