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DOIT warns against rushing a new AI/software engineering division; committee hears mixed testimony
Summary
Sponsor proposed adding an AI & software engineering division to DOIT to develop shared software and use AI tools; DOIT commissioner, other agencies, and private sector witnesses warned of cost, workforce and federal funding risks and recommended study rather than immediate restructuring.
Representative Erica Leon told the committee SB 640 would create a new division in the Department of Information Technology focused on artificial intelligence and software engineering to develop shared solutions, reduce vendor reliance where appropriate, and improve usability of state digital services.
"This is intended to make use of this great human resource pool," Leon said, adding that in‑house capacity could reduce some contract costs and improve negotiating leverage…
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