Here’s how California state agencies plan to use generative AI

The state hopes that AI tools will improve public service functions such as road safety and call wait times.

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.

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.

Here’s a closer look at the details: