As we navigate the rapidly altering landscape of technology, Georgia’s Senate is zeroing in on how artificial intelligence intersects with ethical standards. On June 26, 2024, the first-ever hearing of the Senate Study Committee on Artificial Intelligence is scheduled to unravel in Atlanta, chaired by Sen. John Albers of Roswell. According to an advisory released by the Georgia General Assembly, this inaugural meeting will carve out space for discussion on ethical AI usage that respects human dignity, autonomy, and self-determination.

The committee, which consists of a panel of selected members, has a weighty agenda. It is charged with framing recommendations that could potentially guide the ethical advancement and deployment of artificial intelligence technologies. Set in the 450 State Capitol, the 10:00 a.m. event is not just a closed-door meeting but an open invitation to the public, and, for those at a distance, it will be accessible via a live stream on the Georgia General Assembly website.