Executive Order 24-06: Artificial Intelligence and Data Centers of…
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
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- February 29, 2024
- Applies to
- All Rhode Island state agencies, plus Department of Labor and Training, RIDE, and OPC for AI training programs
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.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Rhode Island |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Strength | Limited |
| Citation | Executive Order 24-06: Artificial Intelligence and Data Centers of Excellence |
| Topics | government use of AI · automated decision-making · consumer data privacy |
| Agency page | Executive Order 24-06 (Governor's Office, State of Rhode Island) |
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