I am deeply honored to be appointed by Governor Glenn Youngkin to serve on Virginia’s inaugural AI Task Force, established under Executive Order 30. This esteemed group of experts from across Virginia’s academic, nonprofit, and private sectors will help shape AI policy and provide strategic guidance on harnessing the transformative power of artificial intelligence to improve government services.
As the world continues to see rapid advancements in AI, we have a unique opportunity to ensure this technology is used to streamline government operations, reduce regulatory burdens, and make government more efficient and responsive to its citizens. At the same time, it is critical that we establish thoughtful safeguards to protect privacy, ensure fairness, and promote the responsible use of AI across the Commonwealth.
I am excited to join this distinguished group of leaders and subject-matter experts, and I look forward to contributing to the important mission of positioning Virginia as a national leader in AI policy and innovation. Together, we aim to unlock the potential of AI to create meaningful, positive change for the people of Virginia.
Members of the AI Task Force include:
John Bailey – Non-resident Senior Fellow, AEI
Bill Cleveland – Former Vice Mayor, Alexandria, VA
Richard Culatta – CEO, International Society for Technology in Education
Isi Ero-Johnson – Dean of the School of Science, Hampton University
Zach Graves – Executive Director, Foundation for American Innovation
Sam Hammond – Senior Economist, Foundation for American Innovation
Tim Hwang – Senior Technology Fellow, Institute for Progress
Jamil Jaffer – Professor, Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University
Lori Jennings – Founder, Jennings ProSearch
Paige Kowalski – Executive Vice President, Data Quality Campaign
Naren Ramakrishnan – Professor of Engineering, Virginia Tech
AI has the potential to revolutionize how state agencies deliver services, making government more efficient and citizen-focused while unlocking new opportunities for growth and innovation. I look forward to working with these brilliant minds to help Virginia remain at the forefront of this rapidly evolving field, ensuring that we maximize AI's benefits while safeguarding against its risks.
This is a pivotal time for our Commonwealth, and I’m honored to contribute to this effort to drive innovation while promoting responsible AI use across government agencies