Oregon Governor Issues Executive Order on AI Procurement Standards
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What happened
Governor Tina Kotek issued Executive Order 26-26, establishing new procurement safeguards for the state's use of advanced artificial intelligence models in Oregon. The order directs the state chief information officer to develop standards or criteria for third-party reviews of AI safety. Furthermore, the state is directed to assess the viability of requiring a "kill switch" for frontier AI models.
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Why it matters
The order builds on existing requirements governing AI use across Oregon's executive branch, including policies on risk management and transparency. The initiative signals a shift toward increased state oversight of AI technology adoption and deployment within government functions.
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Who's involved
- Tina KotekGovernor of Oregon who issued the executive order establishing AI procurement safeguards.
- stateThe state government of Oregon whose procurement practices are now subject to new oversight standards.
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Tina Kotek
Governor of Oregon since 2021
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