Interim Guidelines for Purposeful and Responsible Use of Generative…
Washington — Interim Guidelines for Purposeful and Responsible Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Washington State Government
Washington · Interim Guidelines for Purposeful and Responsible Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Washington State Government
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- August 8, 2023
- Applies to
- Washington state executive-branch agencies and their employees using generative AI
WaTech's interim guidelines establish principles and dos-and-don'ts for state employees using generative AI, covering fact-checking, bias reduction, attribution, and protection of sensitive or confidential data.
Who is protected: Residents interacting with state government AI systems; public-sector data subjects.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Washington |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Strength | Limited |
| Citation | Interim Guidelines for Purposeful and Responsible Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Washington State Government |
| Topics | government use of AI · AI disclosure and transparency · consumer data privacy |
| Agency page | Interim Guidelines for Purposeful and Responsible Use of Generative AI - WaTech |
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