Peach Tree Times

The Senate Study Committee on Artificial Intelligence is set to convene for its sixth meeting on October 23, 2024. The session will be chaired by Senator John Albers, a Republican from Roswell, and will take place at the UGA Iron Horse Plant Sciences Farm in Watkinsville, Georgia. The event begins at 10:00 a.m. and is open to the public. Additionally, it will be live-streamed on the Georgia General Assembly website.

This committee is focused on promoting responsible innovation and collaboration in both public and private sectors within Georgia. The aim is to position the state as a leader in advancing technology while ensuring compliance with existing consumer protection laws. The committee also seeks to implement additional safeguards against potential harms such as fraud, bias, discrimination, privacy infringements, and other issues related to artificial intelligence.

Members of the media who wish to attend are requested to confirm their attendance by contacting Jantz Womack via email at senatepressinquiries@senate.ga.gov.

Senator John Albers chairs this committee and also serves as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Public Safety. He represents Georgia's 56th Senate District which includes parts of Cherokee, Cobb, and North Fulton counties. For further inquiries or information, he can be reached at his office number 404.463.8055 or through his email john.albers@senate.ga.gov.