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PEF Statewide IT Committee Chair Radhakrishna Mohan, far right, addresses the summit on July 10 as panelists look on. on.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

ALBANY \u2013 The Public Employees Federation (PEF) convened a summit on the future of artificial intelligence (AI) in the state workforce on July 10, bringing together top officials in the state Office of Information Technology Services (OITS), legislators, and union leaders.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cArtificial intelligence is here to stay, and we must evolve as a state workforce to make sure its use is transparent, devoid of unintended bias, and best serves the needs of the public we serve,\u201d said PEF President Wayne Spence.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

PEF brought together a diverse group of stakeholders to discuss the future of AI as it intersects with the State workforce.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIT professionals have all heard the saying, \u2018Garbage in, garbage out.\u2019\u201d said PEF Statewide IT Committee Chair Radhakrishna Mohan, who organized the \u201cPEF IT Summit on AI\u201d together with Christopher Ford, who leads the PEF division that represents OITS employees across New York. \u201cIt is imperative that we know what data is being fed to AI, that we know what algorithms are being used, and that we demand the continued need for human oversight of AI systems.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Attendees included NYS Department of Civil Service Commissioner Timothy R. Hogues, OITS Chief Information Officer Dru Rai; OITS Deputy Chief Data Officer Christopher O\u2019Connor; State Sen. Kristen Gonzalez, chair of the Senate Internet and Technology Committee; State Sen. Robert Jackson, chair of the Senate Civil Service and Pensions Committee; and State Assemblymember Alex Bores, member of the Assembly Technology Committee.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAI has wildly divergent potential outcomes; we’ll all be better off if the people doing the work are directly involved in shaping its regulation and implementation,\u201d said <\/span>State Assemblymember Alex Bores<\/span><\/b>. \u201cPEF members have a wealth of experience and important context that helps New York government get things done. I thank them for pulling us all together and hosting this important discussion on technology that will impact every New Yorker.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

State Senator Kristen Gonzalez said<\/span><\/b>: \u201cThe reality of AI is that these deeply imperfect technologies cannot replace human judgment or creativity, and our economy is simply not prepared for the mass displacement of workers or disruption to our democracy that AI adoption could accelerate. I will continue to pass more legislation like the FAIR Act and LOADinG Act that will ensure the safe and proper utilization of AI technology and hope to have many more of these conversations in the future.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

“In an age where artificial intelligence redefines boundaries, let’s ensure it extends our capacities, not limits them,\u201d said <\/span>State Senator Robert Jackson<\/span><\/b>. \u201cAs we pioneer AI integration in New York, our focus is clear: to elevate, not replace, the unique contributions of every state worker. Our approach must be proactive\u2014driving innovation and implementing policies that empower our workforce, ensuring opportunities for all.\u00a0 AI should amplify, not mute, the dynamic human spirit that drives our state forward.”<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Media pursuing stories about the use of AI by State government should contact PEF Communications Director\u00a0 Rob Merrill at rmerrill@pef.org<\/a> or (518) 785-1900, ext. 274 with interviews requests. PEF as a union is at the forefront of the issue and our members have “hands on keyboards” doing the actual work.\u00a0 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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