Artificial intelligence and how it will affect counties and businesses is the topic of discussion for a national committee Berrien County Commissioner Chokwe Pitchford has joined. He tells us he was invited to sit on the National Association of Counties A.I. Committee while at a conference this year. So far, it’s held a meeting in Texas to explore the implications of A.I. Pitchford says he’s concerned about the ethical questions raised by A.I doing work previously done by people.
“We don’t want companies figuring out they can automate away everyone’s jobs and leave communities in shambles that relied on those jobs that, sure, could be made a little bit easier by A.I and A.I. expansion, but that’s someone’s paycheck, that’s their hard work, and that’s their livelihood you’re taking away from them,” Pitchford said. “We want, as much as possible, to protect those individuals.”
Pitchford says the committee has discussed the effects A.I. has on children. The committee next meets in October in Florida, and Pitchford says its goal is to have a report with recommendations for counties nationwide by next summer. They’ll also draft recommendations for best practices for businesses.
