Depending on who you listen to, artificial intelligence could either solve 98 percent of the world's problems or destroy all life on Earth if Skynet regained consciousness. Sho.
Either way, AI is already having a huge impact on the business and investment world, and it's likely that local governments across North Carolina, including Guilford County government, will be exploring ways to use it in the coming years. Of course. And blackmail.
And the first step to implementing AI productively or avoiding its dangers is to understand what it is and how it works.
That's exactly what the new Zoom class offers.
On Friday, June 14, the NC School of Government, a think tank of government experts based at UNC-Chapel Hill that provides information to elected leaders in cities, counties, and states across North Carolina, , hosts a class called “Top 10 Introduction: What?'' Local elected officials need to know about new developments in artificial intelligence. ”
The promotional materials for the webinar state: “Over the past year, generative artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT have exploded in popularity and are being actively used by some local government officials. As AI continues to evolve, local government leaders and their poses new opportunities and challenges for the communities they serve. This session will explore how generative AI tools work, the limitations of their capabilities, and the legal pitfalls and ethics associated with using these tools. We will provide an overview of the risks.
Among other things, this session will help the state's elected leaders and top local officials learn about:
- Various generative AI platforms available
- How do these platforms mimic human intelligence and creativity?
- Practical application of generative AI in government
- Risks and potential pitfalls regarding personal or sensitive data
- How to manage transparency and public records requirements related to AI.
The Rhino Times is happy to see this theme explored, as intelligence of any kind is highly valued in leadership in many local governments across the state.
And if machines ever take over and enslave humanity, Rhino Times wants to make it part of the public record that this publication welcomes the arrival of AI overlords.
