Embracing Responsible AI: Alabama’s Executive Order 738

**Introduction**

On February 8, 2024, Governor Kay Ivey issued Executive Order 738, establishing a Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Task Force in Alabama [1]This executive order marks a significant step towards harnessing the potential of GenAI while ensuring its responsible and ethical use. As businesses and state agencies adapt to these new guidelines, understanding the implications of Executive Order 738 and how to comply is crucial.

**Understanding Executive Order 738**

Executive Order 738 is designed to promote the responsible and productive use of GenAI within state government. Key provisions of the order include:

• Establishment of the GenAI Task Force: The Task Force is responsible for understanding current uses of GenAI in state executive-branch agencies, encouraging its responsible use, and recommending related policies and procedures
• Transparency and Governance: The order emphasizes the need for a governance structure that ensures transparency, tests for bias, addresses privacy concerns, and safeguards values
• Balancing Benefits and Risks: The State of Alabama seeks to realize the potential benefits of GenAI while carefully mitigating associated risks
• Efficiency in State Government: The order aims to improve the delivery of services and enhance the efficiency of state government operations through the use of GenAI

**Recent Developments**

Since the issuance of Executive Order 738, the GenAI Task Force has been actively working to develop guidelines and best practices for the use of generative AI in state government. This includes collaborating with experts from the private and nonprofit sectors to ensure that the deployment of GenAI tools is both innovative and secure

**How Canopy Can Help**

Canopy offers comprehensive solutions to help businesses and state agencies comply with Executive Order 738 and leverage the benefits of GenAI responsibly:

1. AI Governance Framework: Canopy provides a robust framework to help organizations develop and implement AI governance policies. This includes guidelines for transparency, bias testing, and privacy protection.

2. Risk Mitigation Tools: Canopy offers tools to identify and mitigate risks associated with the use of GenAI. These tools help ensure that AI systems are used ethically and responsibly.

3. Training and Education: Canopy provides training programs to educate employees about the responsible use of GenAI and the importance of compliance with Executive Order 738. This helps create a culture of ethical AI use within the organization.

4. Continuous Monitoring: Canopy’s solutions include continuous monitoring of AI systems to detect and address any emerging risks. This proactive approach ensures that organizations remain compliant with the executive order and other evolving regulations.

5. Expert Consultation: Canopy’s team of experts can provide guidance on the implementation of GenAI tools, helping organizations navigate the complexities of compliance and ethical AI use.

Alabama’s Executive Order 738 represents a forward-thinking approach to the use of generative AI in state government. As organizations strive to comply with these new guidelines, Canopy’s comprehensive solutions provide the tools and support needed to ensure responsible and ethical AI practices. By partnering with Canopy, organizations can not only comply with the executive order but also harness the full potential of GenAI for the benefit of all Alabamians.

[1](https://governor.alabama.gov/assets/2024/02/EO-738-Artificial-Intelligence.pdf): [Governor Ivey Establishes the Alabama Generative Artificial Intelligence Task Force](https://oit.alabama.gov/11068/governor-ivey-establishes-the-alabama-generative-artificial-intelligence-task-force/)