Maryland officials approach AI with caution: ‘As a government, we don’t beta test’

As artificial intelligence rushes to the mainstream, local governments and engineers have already found some efficiencies. Still, due to questions about what the software ultimately does with the information that’s inputted, Maryland officials say they are approaching the emerging technology with extreme caution. “As a government, we don’t beta test,” said Chris Martin, acting director of information and technology for Baltimore County.