Oregon Governor Issues Executive Order on AI Procurement Standards
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Updated Sep 25
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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.
From kval.com
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.
From kval.com
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.