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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Generative artificial intelligence tools will soon be used by California’s government.
Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration announced Thursday the state will partner with five companies to develop and test generative AI tools that could improve public service.
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California is among the first states to roll out guidelines on when and how state agencies can buy AI tools as lawmakers across the country grapple with how to regulate the emerging technology.
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WHAT IS GENERATIVE AI?
Generative AI is a branch of artificial intelligence that can create new content such as text, audio, and photos in response to prompts. It’s the technology behind ChatGPT, launched by Microsoft-backed OpenAI.
California plans to use generative AI tools to cut down on customer call wait times and improve traffic and road safety.
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