Four steps for successful generative AI governance

With the federal government clearly embracing the potential benefits of generative AI and a skyrocketing number of deployments across agencies, we can expect more debate between those who want to jump into the AI pool quickly and with both feet to reap the benefits and those more concerned about the security and privacy implications and want to take a more cautious approach. 

Both sides of the argument have their merits. Ultimately, agencies should proceed with their AI plans while taking steps to address the very real security concerns.

On one hand, it would appear the faction that wants to jump in quickly has the advantage. We recently saw the release of a White House AI Action Plan and some accompanying executive orders that may effectively lift the guardrails previously put in place by those advocating caution. Even more to the point, the Government Accountability Office recently reported a ninefold increase ...