Rhode Island — Executive Order 24-06: Artificial Intelligence and Data Centers of Excellence
Rhode Island · Executive Order 24-06: Artificial Intelligence and Data Centers of Excellence
Governor Dan McKee's executive order establishes an AI Task Force, an AI Center of Excellence and a Data Center of Excellence, and directs the Department of Administration to develop a state code of ethics for AI and secure AI adoption across state agencies.
Technical detail
Governor Dan McKee's executive order establishes an AI Task Force, an AI Center of Excellence and a Data Center of Excellence, and directs the Department of Administration to develop a state code of ethics for AI and secure AI adoption across state agencies.
Who is protected: Residents interacting with state government AI systems; public-sector data subjects.
Who must comply: All Rhode Island state agencies, plus Department of Labor and Training, RIDE, and OPC for AI training programs
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Rhode Island |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Effective date | 2024-02-29 |
| Citation | Executive Order 24-06: Artificial Intelligence and Data Centers of Excellence |
| Topics | government use of AI · automated decision-making · consumer data privacy |
| Last verified | 2026-07-01 |
| Official source | Executive Order 24-06 (Governor's Office, State of Rhode Island) ↗ |
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