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Hardee County adopts AI steering committee charter and acceptable-use policy
Summary
Commissioners unanimously approved a countywide Artificial Intelligence Steering Committee and an AI acceptable-use policy aimed at guiding staff pilots, training and oversight of AI tools such as ChatGPT and integrated Microsoft features.
Bobby King, capital projects manager and co-chair of the AI steering committee, described committee formation (members across departments), pilot projects already underway (an internal ChatGPT pilot) and a draft acceptable-use policy designed to ensure ethical, transparent and secure use of AI tools by county staff. King said the committee will review pilot results, recommend approved platforms, oversee training with HR and cybersecurity modules, and maintain documentation of governance decisions.
"This proactively supports responsible AI use and adoption of its use, maintains transparency that aligns with public expectations, and positions the county for future innovation to enhance efficiency," King said, urging adoption of the charter and policy. Commissioners praised the methodical, early approach and voted unanimously to adopt the charter and policy; staff will begin formal training and scheduled review cycles to reassess approved tools and pilots.
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